“In accordance with the texts of Islamic narrations and the Holy Qur’an, practicing steadfastness has been promised with plenty of rewards in this world as well as in the Hereafter.” SOURCE: DISCOURSE ON PATIENCE | IMAM KHAMENEI

“One may define patience as resistance offered by man on the road towards perfection against the forces of mischief, corruption and degradation.” SOURCE: DISCOURSE ON PATIENCE | IMAM KHAMENEI  

“Steadfastness is responsible for the fulfilment of all the aspirations, and all the short term and long term goals whether individual or social.” SOURCE: DISCOURSE ON PATIENCE | IMAM KHAMENEI

“The single factor responsible for keeping alive the system of monotheism, since the very beginning of human creation has been steadfastness. Which has been the flag carrier for this heavenly ideology till today, and will continue to do the same till the last day of judgement.” SOURCE: DISCOURSE ON PATIENCE | IMAM KHAMENEI

“What kept Islam alive and intact was steadfastness. If the pious people of Allah and great divine prophets would have not been steadfast against opposition and obstacles in their path, today there would have not been left any trace and influence of monotheism.” SOURCE: DISCOURSE ON PATIENCE | IMAM KHAMENEI