We should know that 1,400 years ago the Koran said that the enemies of Islam will always fight while chanting peace-seeking slogans. - Taqi Yazdi

Do not be worried about the events and earthquakes that have occurred. Know that God created this world as a test ... The supreme leader holds a great many of the blessings God has given us and at a time of such uncertainties our eyes must turn to him.

Islam cannot accept that a group of people congregate and decide to initiate laws for themselves

Our noblest duty is to strive to reduce oppression, to be more [stringent] in our implementation of Islamic law... and to weaken the control of oppressive and tyrannical regimes over the oppressed. These [actions] can [hasten] the return of the Hidden Imam...