Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei at a ceremony attended by the reciters and memorizers of the holy Quran in Tehran, July 10, 2013[/caption]Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recitation and memorization of the holy Quran is a prerequisite to achieving an ideal Quranic society.
Quranic guidance and an Islamic lifestyle should be dominant in an Islamic society, said the Leader in a ceremony bringing together the reciters and memorizers of the holy Quran as well as Quranic scholars on Wednesday, marking the first day of the fasting month of Ramadan in Iran.
Pointing to certain efforts made to promote Western culture in other societies, Ayatollah Khamenei said adherence to the Western culture by the majority of the people across the world does not constitute a model or [good] reason to follow this culture in an Islamic society.
Quranic guidelines and criteria should be followed in an Islamic society, the Leader further underlined, adding that faith, common sense, and the sayings of Imams and prophets constitute Quranic criteria.
Expressing satisfaction with the growing interest in the recitation and memorization of the holy Quran among Iranian youth, the Leader urged all members of the society to read the Quran.
Also during the ceremony, the reciters and memorizers recited verses from the Quran.
Ramadan is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar. Muslims fast from dawn to dusk during the month, and refrain from eating and drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured.
By Press TV
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