Leader: Enemies Plotting to Wage Proxy Civil Wars in Islamic Countries

“Today, the policy of the enemies of Islam is waging proxy civil wars and fratricide in Islamic communities, but unfortunately, some (countries) in the Islamic Ummah (community) are not aware of this ominous policy and are even ready to join hands with the devil and even work with the Zionist regime (of Israel) to confront their fellow Muslim brothers,” said Ayatollah Khamenei, addressing a gathering of reciters and memorizers of the Quran participating in the 31st International Quran Competitions here in Tehran on Tuesday.

The Leader also said understanding the basic criteria mentioned in the Quran regarding sensitive issues including the recognition of enemies, is tied to familiarity with the Holy book.

“Today, the biggest problem facing the Islamic world is distancing from the Quranic teachings and as a result ignorance of the plots and maliciousness of the enemies of Islam,” the Leader emphasized.

Imam Khamenei further underscored that the Islamic Ummah can reach the God promised dignity via delving into the concepts mentioned in the Holy Quran.

Iran’s Leader reiterated that the enemies of Islam intensified their conspiracies against Islam following the establishment of the Islamic Republic.

Nearly a week ago, Ayatollah Khamenei had described a unified Islamic Ummah (community) as one of the Muslim world’s essential needs since enemies are trying to create discord among Muslim nations.

The leader further asked Muslim nations, especially the elite of the Islamic Ummah, to wisely recognize the realities on the ground through a correct understanding of the enemies’ plots.

He said stirring sectarian strife and Shiite-Sunni conflict is enemies' key tool to undermine Islam.

As regards the reason behind the enemies' strategy, Imam Khamenei said, “One of the main objectives of the arrogance front to sow discord among Muslims is to cover up its problems and protect the occupying Zionist regime (Israel)."