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🕧 00:30 / September 22

🎯 Strategic Assessment: According to the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in any future conflict, Iran will target U.S. naval vessels wherever they are located in the Indian Ocean.

Iran will also use hypersonic missiles traveling at speeds of up to Mach 10. More advanced electronic warfare systems will also be deployed.

In addition, Iran’s upgraded air defense systems will enter the battlefield.

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🕌 Nazli Margarian: “I Became Muslim and Chose Shia Islam at the Age of 17”

http://rahyafteha.ir/76740/

Published: December 9, 2019
Reading time: 7 minutes

According to Rahyafteh, a website featuring accounts of converts to Islam and religious missionaries:

“It is people of war who make war sacred. Their faith and convictions can turn the fire of war into a garden that captivates every free human being, wherever they may be in the world.”


Years ago, Martyr Ebrahim Hadi disappeared in the sands of Fakah during the Iran-Iraq War. Yet today, his influence can be found in the hearts of young people who were born years after his martyrdom.

Nazli Margarian, a young Armenian woman from Armenia, is one of them. She says:

“I fell in love with Martyr Hadi’s way of life because he was sincere in his actions.”


For some time now, this young non-Iranian woman has been reading biographies of Iranian martyrs of the Iran-Iraq War and of the so-called Defenders of the Shrine.

Here is the interview:

👩 How old are you, Ms. Margarian, and where are you from?

My name is Nazli Margarian. I was born in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia. I am 25 years old and hold a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from a university in my city. I currently live in Yerevan.

🇮🇷 How did you become interested in Iran and learning Persian?

I became interested in Iran when I was about 11 or 12 years old. We had Iranian neighbors, so I knew Iran and Iranians to some extent.

Interestingly, our neighbors were not religious and did not speak positively about Iran. One of our Armenian acquaintances who lived in Iran also did not have a favorable opinion of the country. But this actually made me curious. I felt that I wanted to learn more about Iran.

Gradually, I changed. I tried to learn more about both Iran and Islam.

Whenever our Iranian neighbors traveled back to Iran, they would bring me books. At that time, I did not know Persian, but I had learned some words and phrases from them.

One day, I asked them to write down the Persian alphabet for me. That was how, at the age of 13, I learned to read and write Persian.

Later, when I entered university, learning Persian became easier. I chose Persian as my second language. From morning until night, I had Persian books and notebooks with me, and I was able to learn the language in a relatively short time.

☪️ When did you first come to Iran? And is it true that you are also Muslim?

Yes. I became Muslim at the age of 17 and chose Shia Islam.

While I was researching Iran, I was also trying to learn more about Islam. At school, we had a religious studies course that included information about different religions. My interest in Islam helped me get good grades in that class.

When I was 16, I visited the Blue Mosque library in Yerevan for the first time. The mosque is administered under the supervision of Iran’s embassy in Yerevan. I read books about Islam there.

Then, when I came to Iran at the age of 17, I already considered myself a Muslim and had firmly decided to embrace Islam.

I formally converted to Islam in Iran, although I had some hesitation about becoming Shia.

Why did you hesitate?

I thought that perhaps Sunni Islam, which I believed was stricter regarding certain religious matters, might be the better school of thought.

But later I realized that, deep in my heart, I loved the Ahl al-Bayt.

I came to believe that a true Shia does not prove his or her commitment to Islam merely through words, but through actions.

I had learned how to pray from my Sunni friend, and later I learned the way Shia Muslims perform their prayers.

📚 You have previously spoken online about your interest in the Islamic Revolution and Iranian martyrs. How did this interest begin?

When I was 16 and visited the Blue Mosque library in Yerevan, they gave me a book in Armenian about the Islamic Revolution. There was also a picture of Imam Khomeini on the cover.

I still have that book.
Interestingly, some Iranians who opposed the Islamic Revolution criticized me for reading it. But that book was my first introduction to Imam Khomeini and the Islamic Revolution.

My familiarity with the martyrs, however, came years later.

After finishing university, we were invited to Imam Khomeini International University in Qazvin for a three-week program. We also had cinema classes there.

One day, they showed us the film Goodbye, Friend (Khoda Hafez, Rafigh).

I was so deeply affected that I started crying in class. Honestly, I was embarrassed because the other students were making fun of me and laughing.

Before watching the film, I had heard some things about the Iran-Iraq War, but after seeing it, I became eager to learn more.

Toward the end of the program, they took us to the Museum of the Sacred Defense.

Everyone enjoyed the museum. There is a section designed to resemble the shrines of Imam Hussein and Hazrat Abbas. When you enter, you feel as though you have actually entered Bayn al-Haramayn and are visiting Imam Hussein.

Ever since then, whenever I come to Iran, I always visit that museum.

📖 Did you begin researching the martyrs from that point on?

Not immediately. For a while, I was occupied with personal matters.

Then, just a few months ago, I became acquainted with several religious pages on Instagram.

The first martyr I learned about was Martyr Mohsen Hojjaji, because Iranian television had been featuring him extensively.

Then I decided to read books in Persian.

At that point, reading Persian was still difficult for me. I decided to accomplish two things at once: learn more about Iranian martyrs and improve my Persian reading skills.

I asked Iranian users to recommend biographies of the martyrs to me, and gradually I became acquainted with more of them.

❤️ It seems that you have a special attachment to Martyr Ebrahim Hadi.

Yes. One of the Iranian users recommended a biography of Martyr Ebrahim Hadi to me.

This spring, when I came to Iran, I traveled to Mashhad to visit Imam Reza.

There, together with an Iranian friend, I visited several bookstores looking for books about the Sacred Defense, but they did not have what I was looking for.

Someone gave us the address of a large bookstore that had a section devoted to the Sacred Defense.

As soon as I entered the bookstore, I saw the book “Salam Bar Ebrahim” (“Greetings to Ebrahim”).

Excitedly, I told my friend:

“That’s the man I’ve been looking for!”


My friend flipped through the book and said:

“Maybe it will be difficult for you to understand.”


We looked around the bookstore for a while, and eventually I said, “I’ll take this book anyway. Even if I don’t understand everything, that’s okay.”

We bought it.

I thought it would take me a long time to finish because I don't usually have much time for reading. I even thought that if I returned to Armenia and managed to finish the book there, I would ask my friends to send me “Salam Bar Ebrahim 2.”

I started reading that very day.

The book was so fascinating that I couldn't put it down.

I finished the entire book that same day.

The next day, we went back and bought Salam Bar Ebrahim 2 as well.

From that point on, Ebrahim became my martyred friend.

🌱 What aspect of Martyr Hadi appeals to you the most?

As I said earlier, a true Shia proves his or her Islam through actions.

In my opinion, Agha Ebrahim was a true Shia.

He guided many people through his actions. He even treated his enemies with kindness.

The practical faith and sincerity that Martyr Hadi demonstrated were what attracted me.

He did not merely talk. He did not simply claim to be a Muslim. Rather, he demonstrated through his actions that he was a devout and committed Muslim.

While I was in Iran, I had the opportunity to meet Martyr Hadi’s sister at a religious gathering in Karaj.

She is truly as kind and lovable as her brother.

I felt very happy to meet her and was honored by the encounter.

🕊️ Apart from Martyr Hadi, which other Iranian martyrs are you familiar with?

I know the ones whose books I have read.
There is Martyr Davoud Abedi, who reminds me a lot of Martyr Ebrahim Hadi.

I also found the book “The Falafel Seller Boy”, about the life of Defender of the Shrine Martyr Mohammad-Hadi Zolfaghari, very fascinating. I have visited his memorial stone at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery.

I have also read “Majid Barbari,” the biography of Defender of the Shrine Martyr Majid Ghorban-Khani. I feel that his character is more similar to mine than that of the other martyrs.

Other books I have read include:

📕 “Aram Bi Sar” — about Martyr Mohsen Hojjaji
📕 “Ta Karbala” — forty accounts of the martyrs’ devotion to Imam Hussein and the martyrs of Karbala
📕 “Shahrokh, the Islamic Revolution’s Hurr” — the biography and memories of Martyr Shahrokh Zarrgham
📕 A biography of Defender of the Shrine Martyr Mohammad-Hassan Khalili

🩸 How familiar are you with the culture of sacrifice and martyrdom?

At first, she does not understand the question. After some explanation, she responds:

“All I can say is that martyrdom is the highest point a person can reach. It is a blessing that not everyone is worthy of.”


She continues:

“To attain martyrdom, we must distance ourselves from sin. Someone whose eyes have become accustomed to sin cannot attain martyrdom.”


She attributes these words to Martyr Hadi Zolfaghari.

🕯️ What attracts you to the world of the martyrs?

Talking about martyrdom is beautiful, but giving up one’s life in practice is difficult.

The martyrs were people whose words and actions were aligned.

They had such a strong sense of devotion to their homeland and beliefs that they gave up everything and went forward.

When I see that, despite all the sacrifices made by the martyrs, some Iranians do not speak positively about their own country, it makes me angry.

You should appreciate what you have.

🇮🇷 What should we Iranians be proud of?

Everything you have!

Your history, culture, religion, traditions, understanding, Imam and martyrs.

These are not insignificant things.

Every country and society has problems, but that does not mean a person should close their eyes to what they have and see only what they lack.

👥 Have you tried introducing Iranian martyrs to your friends?

You may not believe this, but I don't have many Armenian friends.

Most of my friends are Iranian.

And you may find this surprising, but many of my Iranian friends know nothing about a martyr such as Ebrahim Hadi.

Many times, with great enthusiasm, I introduce Martyr Hadi and other Iranian martyrs to my Iranian friends.

These young people need to know that the fact that they can now rest their heads peacefully on their pillows is because of the sacrifices made by certain people.

We must be grateful and understand how much effort and sacrifice went into creating our security and peace.

🏠 A dream of living in Iran

At the end of the interview, Ms. Margarian says that she hopes to one day live in Iran.

She says Tehran gives her a sense of peace.

She expresses sadness that some young Iranians are indifferent toward their heroes, while at the same time saying that she believes the Defenders of the Shrine demonstrated that there are still many young Iranians with a strong sense of honor and devotion.

Finally, she is asked for her opinion about a particular figure:

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Her response is:

“Agha is love! May my life be sacrificed for the Leader. If Agha were not there, Iran would not be the way it is today. Iran would have become like Iraq or Afghanistan. It is Agha’s prudence that keeps America at bay and prevents it from daring to attack Iran.”


Source: Rahyafteh — interview with Nazli Margarian, published December 9, 2019.

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✅ Allah can save us too, just as He saved Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) through this confession…

Prophet Yunus (peace be upon him) preached to his people for 30 or 40 years, yet they still did not believe in him. Eventually, he became frustrated, cursed his people, and left them without Allah’s permission.

So Allah tested him in this way.

He found himself inside the belly of the whale, beneath the ocean, surrounded by darkness upon darkness: the darkness of the night, the darkness of the depths of the sea, and the darkness inside the whale.

There, he cried out:

“La ilaha illa Anta, subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.”

“There is no deity except You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers.”


In other words:

“O Allah, You are the One in control of everything. I was wrong. I made a mistake.”


And as soon as he reached this realization, Allah answered him immediately and saved him from his distress.

Then Allah tells us that this is a means by which He saves the believers.

🌙 Sometimes salvation begins with a sincere confession: acknowledging our mistakes, turning back to Allah, and saying with all our heart:

“La ilaha illa Anta, subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimin.”

🔗 Source:
https://t.me/rahyafte_com/73500

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🌿 Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) said:

“I am amazed at one who is distressed, yet does not seek refuge in this supplication:”


لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

“There is no deity except You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I was among the wrongdoers.”


📖 Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih, Vol. 4, p. 280

🔗 Source:
https://t.me/rahyafte_com/73501

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🔴 The Correct Understanding of the “Location” of the Yamani’s Uprising

✍️ Mostafa Amiri

🔻 The Yamani refers to the Arab front of the Shiite Axis, i.e. the Arab allies of the Iranians.

▪️ Likewise, the Sufyani refers to the enemy of the Shiite Axis within the geography of the Appearance, encompassing the “Western, Israeli, and Arab” triangle.

▪️ The three banners (Rāyāt Thalāth) and the personalities of the Appearance should be understood as movements and fronts, although each may also have a prominent figurehead.

▪️ Therefore, regarding the “location” of the Yamani’s uprising, although there are different views, the third view is the one that reconciles the various perspectives and represents the soundest interpretation.

🔻 Of course, discerning readers will recognize the correct view by carefully studying the different perspectives: 👇

1. The Third View: The Yamani Front in the Geography of the Appearance
https://t.me/asrzohur110/298

2. The “Process” of the Location of the Yamani Front
https://t.me/asrzohur110/602

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🔴 The Location of the Yamani’s Uprising: Iraq or Yemen?

▪️ Mostafa Amiri

🔻 The Third View: The Process of the Location of the Yamani Front in the Geography of the Appearance

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بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Regarding the location of the Yamani’s uprising, I have previously discussed this issue in detail. There are three main scholarly views:

1️⃣ The Yamani emerges from Yemen — the widely held view.

2️⃣ The Yamani emerges from Iraq — the second view among researchers.

3️⃣ The Yamani Front extends throughout the Geography of the Appearance — the third view.

After presenting these perspectives, many respected readers asked how one should approach this issue and, ultimately, which view is more accurate.

🔻 The key point is that there is genuine uncertainty regarding the exact location of the Yamani’s uprising. It cannot be stated with absolute certainty which region or country will be the precise starting point.

The popular view identifies Yemen as the location, supported by the well-known narration in Kamāl al-Dīn. This is a reasonable interpretation based on the narration.

The second view, however, points out that the relevant narration in Kamāl al-Dīn exists in different textual versions, including the phrase “from Yemen” appearing in brackets in some editions. Therefore, where there is a textual variation, a definitive conclusion cannot be established solely on that basis.

🔻 What I would like to explain here is the third view in greater detail: the Yamani as a front within the Geography of the Appearance.

The front of truth has its own leaders and banners: the Khorasani and the Yamani.

In common understanding, the Khorasani represents the Iranian front, while the Yamani represents the Arab front—the Arab Shiite resistance front allied with the Iranians and preparing the ground for the Appearance.

Therefore, the narrations sometimes speak of Yemen, at other times of military activity in Iraq, and elsewhere of involvement in the events of Syria.

In other words, the Yamani is understood as an Arab allied front within the broader Geography of the Appearance, with leaders operating in different regions—whether in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, or other lands.

🔻 From this perspective, the primary issue is not which country the Yamani will rise from, but rather the nature and identity of the Yamani Front.

The key criterion for recognizing the Yamani is therefore his military alliance with the Iranian forces preparing the ground for the Appearance, particularly in confronting the Sufyani within the Geography of the Appearance.

Likewise, the front of falsehood consists of various forces and fronts under a leader identified as the Sufyani, while the front of truth consists of the Khorasani and Yamani banners—the Khorasani representing the Iranian front and the Yamani representing the Arab resistance front.

📌 Thus, the geographical location is secondary; what is more important is understanding the Yamani Front and its role within the broader events of the Appearance.

This may also explain why the narrations do not explicitly and consistently identify a single precise location for the Yamani’s activities. One possible interpretation is that this ambiguity serves to protect the Yamani and preserve his security.

Accordingly, we should focus on the Yamani Front rather than merely the geographical location of the Yamani’s uprising.

🔻 The essential criterion for identifying the Yamani is his alliance with the Iranian forces preparing the ground for the Appearance.

At the same time, the Yamani Front will certainly have a leader identified by the code-name “Yamani,” just as the Iranian front has its prominent leader, Sayyid Khorasani.

Finally, the narrations describe the Yamani and Sufyani as two opposing forces, comparable to two racehorses competing with one another.
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🔴 The Location of the Yamani’s Uprising: Iraq or Yemen? ▪️ Mostafa Amiri 🔻 The Third View: The Process of the Location of the Yamani Front in the Geography of the Appearance ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ https://t.me/asrzohur110/3385 🆔 @ASRZOHUR110 🆔 @rahyafte_en بِسْمِ اللهِ…
Their ultimate confrontation is connected to Kufa and Iraq, particularly because the narrations indicate that after establishing control over the Levant, the Sufyani’s primary objective is to extend his control over the Shiite regions of Iraq, including Kufa and Najaf.

🔴 Therefore, the more comprehensive interpretation is that the Yamani represents a front within the Geography of the Appearance, rather than being limited exclusively to a single country.

والسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
🕚 23:11 / September 22

🇮🇷 An Iranian security source said:

“The United States has left no red lines in the region, and Iran is prepared for all possible scenarios.

If a new war begins, Iran is not afraid of an escalation of the conflict and is prepared to impose an even greater victory on the enemy than the one achieved in the previous war.

Since the beginning of the new war, Iran has successfully tested several different types of anti-ship and surface-to-surface missiles.

Research and development, as well as weapons production in Iran, have been fully moved underground and are continuing 24 hours a day.”


🔗 Source: https://eitaa.com/dolfiniran/3305

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🕚 23:18 / September 22

🇮🇷 Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s meeting with U.S. officials in New York was solely for the purpose of conveying Iran’s seven conditions and was held with high-level authorization from within the country.

Beyond conveying these conditions, no negotiations are currently underway between Iran and the United States.

No agreement was reached during Araghchi’s meeting, and there is currently no prospect of an agreement.

🔗 Source: https://eitaa.com/dolfiniran/3306

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