We the five friends decided to visit Iran. Our decision to visit Iran got materialized after going through
frequent news flashes that people in Iran are protesting on streets. We got curious to know the real
facts on ground so we decided to embark on a journey to Iran. It was our first visit to Iran and we were
very enthusiastic about it. After completing all formalities we finally boarded a plane to Tehran from
New Delhi.
It was first time we were seeing air hostesses in Hijab (veil) that was really praiseworthy. After few hours
of journey we arrived at Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. It was the Fajar (morning
prayer) time and we were welcomed with an Azaan at the airport so we performed our morning prayers
there.
Wow! Here we are in the capital city of Iran. Its more charming and pleasing than what we were
anticipating. The beautifully maintained roads and well developed structures all around are extremely
mind-blowing.
Lets be honest, Iran is the highly developed, high-tech country of the Islamic world. In almost 40 years of
economic blockade, the Iranians have learned to do many things and they have achieved a great
progress. They have turned from consumers to entrepreneurs. All thanks to the Islamic Revolution of
1979 which made them independent and they have achieved everything without backing on external
channels. Its great to explore Iran and it really made us proud to know that Iran has the world’s only
independent pharmaceutical industry.
We visited different places in Iran and all the places have their own unique charm and natural beauty.
Iranian trains are quite clean and it was really pleasurable to travel in them. We really enjoyed travelling
in trains with all kind of facilities. The beautiful thing is that it halts at prayer times. People are good
looking and soft spoken. They are very civilized and courteous. We were whole heartedly welcomed
everywhere with open arms and more intimately when we would reveal our Kashmiri identity. They give
great emphasis on Shia-Sunni unity and this was even disclosed to me by the Sunni soldiers of IRGC.
Sweepers take their job seriously and they keep surroundings neat and clean even in chill of winters. I
saw sweepers cleaning the roads even in dead of night. We relished different Iranian foods although its
less spicy than we are used to. There is no doubt that Iran is the cleanest and safest destination for
outing. I saw girls walking all alone in the middle of the night without feeling any threat or fear.
Iran has reached to great heights since the Islamic Revolution of 1979 despite facing the harsh economic
sanctions. They have relied on their own strength and have achieved many milestones which would not
have been possible if they would have been under the British-installed Pahlavi regime.
The revolution of 1979 gave prominence and supremacy to Iran. They got liberated from the hegemony
of US and Zionist puppet who had made Iran the entertainment hub. They were looting the resources
and chastity of Iran. The native citizens of Iran were then treated as third grade citizens and they were
being exploited by arrogant powers of US and Zionist elements.
Iranians should always be thankful to the greatest spiritual personality of the 20th century Imam
Khomeini (R.A.) who gave prestige and stature to their lives. Its this ascendency of Iranians which has
not gone well to those who were ill-treating Iranians and were exploiting their oil and wealth.
There is no denying the fact that people are facing the legitimate economic issues as was shared to me
by most of the Iranians but this is not limited to Iran only. Even in US who calls itself a super power and
with the highest GDP have still millions of people who are living in extreme poverty. Unemployment and
poverty is deep rooted now almost in all countries. Yes, the rulers have to address the genuine
economic issues and people have right to protest peacefully for their grievances as is guaranteed in the
Iranian constitution. But when the peaceful protests for legitimate demands are hijacked by the paid
agents of US and Zionists to destabilize the country then the security forces are compelled to use force
to maintain the law & order. No country can allow the rioters to vandalize the public property and the
peaceful atmosphere.
The protests of Iranians for economic issues was wrongly portrayed by the mainstream media as the
protests against the Islamic system. The lone woman who waved the white flag without the veil in
Tehran was given undue hype by the Western media backed by US and illegal state of Israel. The way
this isolated childish incident was exaggerated by the mainstream media was like she was representing
the whole 8 crore population of Iran.
Islamic Republic of Iran is 39 years old now. Right from its inception, its enemies started a full-fledged
media and military war against it. It was never allowed to settle down. Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussain
imposed war on Iran which lasted for 8 years and brought death and destruction. Saddam was then fully
backed by US, Zionist regime and their allies and Iran fought them all alone and preserved its
sovereignty and dignity. Then started the propaganda war in Iran where some unscrupulous elements
were hired by the enemies to foment sedition and sow discord in the nation. A notion was created that
success can be achieved sans Islamic values. Even campaign was started by some so called paid rights
activists who wanted to abolish Hijab (veil) practice in Iran. These rights activists who are fully backed by
US and its evil brat illegal Zionist entity are being given full western media coverage in order to make an
anti-Islamic system opinion in the world. They present the laws of Islamic System as being repressive
and subjugating.
Islamic Revolution is a priceless gift from Allah Almighty not only to Iranians but to the people all around
the world who want to serve Islam and humanity. Iran which used to bow down before American,
Britain and their allies pre-1979 is now more powerful because of Islamic Revolution. Having no covert
or overt relations with America and illegal state of Israel, Iran has stood as a strong supporter of
Palestinian cause. Imam Khomeini (R.A.) founded the Quds Day in solidarity with the Palestinians and
had urged the Muslim Ummah to support the oppressed people of Palestine and other oppressed
nations as a religious obligation.
Every precious thing in this world is kept covered. In the same way women is precious and they need to
be kept under the cover of Hijab (veil). Hijab bestows dignity on women. Iranians should always
remember that millions have given supreme sacrifices of their precious lives for this Islamic revolution.
People like Dr Mustafa Chamran or Shaheed Abbass Babaie and other martyrs could have lived the
luxurious lives if they would have wanted but they sacrificed everything for this revolution. How can we
forget Shaheed Mohsin Hojeji who left his family and all belongings to protect and safeguard the Islamic
Revolution.
Iranians have right to aspire for the things which they require for their day to day life and the
government is answerable to them. At the same time people need to ponder how mainstream media
are making the fabricated and concocted stories about Iran as they want to destabilize Iran like they did
with Syria. US and the Zionist entities never want Iran to flourish as they know Iran supports the
oppressed nations throughout the world. Iran’s stand to confront these oppressors and arrogant powers
is the root of resistance against the imperialism and oppression in the world which has disrupted the
political equations of Global Arrogance. Iranians are the privileged people who have the honour of
safeguarding humanity and Islam so they always have to be steadfast and keep their firm faith on Allah
Almighty for their best life here and hereafter. No doubt people are facing tribulations and inflictions for
being truthful and righteous but Allah Almighty will reward them for remaining determined and resolute
to uphold the Islamic values.
On the 39 th anniversary of Islamic Revolution, the massive turnout of Iranians on the streets of Iran who
reiterated their support for the Islamic Revolution and expressed their abhorrence against the
oppressive and arrogant domineering powers in the world was a befitting reply to those who were
trying to downgrade the significance of Islamic Revolution. The huge participation of people in these
rallies conveyed the message loud and clear that people enthusiastically support the Islamic Revolution
with all their might and energy. Lets all pray that the true values of Islamic Revolution prevails in all
aspects of our lives. Ameen
-The author is a freelance writer and can be reached at javeedaliofkashmir@gmail.com