Muslim cleric calls for 'Greater Iran'
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
TEHERAN, Iran — A radical cleric called Saturday for the creation of a "Greater Iran" that would rule over the entire Middle East and Central Asia, in an event that he said would herald the coming of Islam's expected messiah.
Ayatollah Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi said the creation of what he termed an Islamic United States is a central aim of the political party he leads - called Hizbullah, or Party of God. He added that he hoped to make his vision a reality if the party won the next presidential election.
Kharrazi's comments revealed the thinking of a growing number of hard-liners in Iran, many of whom have become more radical during the postelection political crisis and the international standoff over the country's nuclear program. Kharrazi, however, is not highly influential in Iran's clerical hierarchy and his views do not represent those of the current government.
Kharrazi's comments were published Saturday in his newspaper, Hizbullah.
He said he envisioned a Greater Iran that would stretch from Afghanistan to Israel, bringing about the destruction of the Jewish state.
He also said its formation would be a prelude to the reappearance of the Mahdi, a revered ninth-century saint known as the Hidden Imam, whom Muslims believe will reappear before judgment day to end tyranny and promote justice in the world.
"The Islamic United States will be an introduction to the formation of the global village of the oppressed and that will be a prelude to the single global rule of the Mahdi," the newspaper quoted him as saying.
Besides Israel, he said the union would also destroy Shi'ite Iran's other regional adversaries, whom he called "cancerous tumors." He singled out secular Arab nationalists such as members of Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath Party in Iraq, as well as followers of the austere version of Sunni Islam practiced primarily in Saudi Arabia that is known as Wahabism.
Saudi Arabia and other Sunni Arab nations have watched Iran's growing regional clout with deep concern.
The growing voice of hard-liners like Kharrazi has deepened worries even if it appears unlikely such a divisive figure would win the 2013 presidential election.
Still, even Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that he expects the government which follows his to be "ten times more revolutionary."
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
TEHERAN, Iran — A radical cleric called Saturday for the creation of a "Greater Iran" that would rule over the entire Middle East and Central Asia, in an event that he said would herald the coming of Islam's expected messiah.
Ayatollah Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi said the creation of what he termed an Islamic United States is a central aim of the political party he leads - called Hizbullah, or Party of God. He added that he hoped to make his vision a reality if the party won the next presidential election.
Kharrazi's comments revealed the thinking of a growing number of hard-liners in Iran, many of whom have become more radical during the postelection political crisis and the international standoff over the country's nuclear program. Kharrazi, however, is not highly influential in Iran's clerical hierarchy and his views do not represent those of the current government.
Kharrazi's comments were published Saturday in his newspaper, Hizbullah.
He said he envisioned a Greater Iran that would stretch from Afghanistan to Israel, bringing about the destruction of the Jewish state.
He also said its formation would be a prelude to the reappearance of the Mahdi, a revered ninth-century saint known as the Hidden Imam, whom Muslims believe will reappear before judgment day to end tyranny and promote justice in the world.
"The Islamic United States will be an introduction to the formation of the global village of the oppressed and that will be a prelude to the single global rule of the Mahdi," the newspaper quoted him as saying.
Besides Israel, he said the union would also destroy Shi'ite Iran's other regional adversaries, whom he called "cancerous tumors." He singled out secular Arab nationalists such as members of Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath Party in Iraq, as well as followers of the austere version of Sunni Islam practiced primarily in Saudi Arabia that is known as Wahabism.
Saudi Arabia and other Sunni Arab nations have watched Iran's growing regional clout with deep concern.
The growing voice of hard-liners like Kharrazi has deepened worries even if it appears unlikely such a divisive figure would win the 2013 presidential election.
Still, even Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday that he expects the government which follows his to be "ten times more revolutionary."
What is Actually Going To Happen?
While every detail is known only by God, certain events stand out that paint a clear picture as to how this crises will shape up and eventually end.
Fact: Islam seeks to dominate the world, particularly the land that was deeded to Isaac. Islam, the religion that was birthed through the sons of Ishmael, will be the tool used to reach out and attempt to grab that land.
Fact: Islam, represented by Allah, is rising with the intent of challenging Jehovah, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Fact: Jehovah is the only true God.
Only two rounds will be required in this cosmic boxing match.
Round One will involve and Iranian instigated threat coming from Syrian, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan, and Egypt. (Saudi Arabia is probably included as well.) Israel (Ezekiel 25 and Isaiah 17) will react with vengeance and destroy these nation's capacity to govern themselves. Israel will actually take over roughly ten times the amount of land it now occupies. End round one!
Round Two will begin as a Muslim coalition led by Russia and Iran, will descend upon the newly outlined land of Israel. Turkey, Libya, and the nations of the Horn of Africa will join this Magog army. Jehovah-God will rise up in fury and destroy the attacking coalition once and for all.
Round Two ends with a full knock-out of Allah, Islam, and any power possessed by Ishmael.
So, what we are seeing is the swelling of Allah/Ishmael in opposition of the covenant people of God. Get ready for Round One!
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