美利坚合众国总统，乔治.布什先生：

　　

　　最近一段时间以来，我一直在思考，如何正确认识和对待那些现存于国际舞台上的矛盾问题。人们一直对这些问题争执不休，在政治论坛和大学生中间更是如此。至今许多问题和争论仍旧没有答案。这就促使我想讨论一下这些矛盾和争执，目的是为了澄清一些问题。

　　

　　如果一个人成为上帝伟大信使耶稣基督（让他安息吧）的信徒，就应该有责任尊重人权，将自由主义作为一种文明的典范，宣布反对核武器扩散和大规模杀伤性武器，将发动战争和恐怖作为他的宣传口号，最后，致力于建立一个统一的国际社会－其中基督和社会良性将统治一切。但是同时又入侵其它国家，人民的生命，尊严和财产被摧毁，例如，仅仅以一个村庄城市或者一个车队有存在罪犯的可能性，尽管这种可能性很小，就将整个村庄，城市或者车队变为一片火海。

　　

　　伊拉克战争和萨达姆

　　

　　难道仅仅因为一个国家有可能存在大规模杀伤性武器，就去占领它。（期间）大约10万民众被杀害，水源、农业和工业被摧毁，18万外国军队进驻，破坏无辜公民的房屋，致使该国大约倒退50年。

　　

　　付出了多大的代价？

　　

　　一个国家为此花费数千亿美元，其它国家成千上万的小伙子和姑娘也以占领军的身份来到这里，并深受其害。他们被迫与家人和爱人分别，手上也沾满了别人的鲜血，因此承受着巨大的精神压力。一些人回国后因绝望而选择自杀，一些人患病不起。同样也有一些人在这个被占领国失去了年轻的生命。

　　

　　以该国存在大规模杀伤性武器为由发动的战争，对被占领国和占领国来说都是一场巨大的灾难。但后来却证明根本就没有大规模杀伤性武器。

　　

　　当然，萨达姆是一个凶残的独裁者。但是战争的借口和目的却不是推翻他，战争的宣传口号是寻找并摧毁大规模杀伤性武器。这个目的没有实现，萨达姆却在这个过程中被推翻了。尽管该地区的人们为此欢呼，但我要指出的是，多年来支持萨达姆对伊朗发动战争的是西方国家。

　　

　　美国的罪行：

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　你可能知道，我是一位教师。

　　

　　在关塔那摩（Guantanamo）基地，仍有大量战俘没有被审问，他们也没有法律辩护人，他们被关押在陌生的国外，家人们无法探视他们，同时，也没有国际机构能够监视他们的生活条件和命运。没人知道他们是战俘，战犯，被告还是罪犯。

　　

　　欧洲的情人员已经确认在欧洲也存在着秘密监狱。我不能确定某些被关在这些秘密监狱的人，是被诱拐关进监狱，还是通过正常的司法途径。因此，我也不能确认这些行动是否合乎这封信开头部分所阐述的价值观，即耶稣基督（让他安息吧）的教义，人权和自由。

　　

　　以色列没有存在的理由

　　

　　年轻人，大学生和普通百姓对于以色列现象存在很多疑问。我肯定你也对其中一些问题非常熟悉。历史上，很多国家都曾被占领过，但是我认为，一个由新的人民组成一个新的国家，在我们这个时代是少有的新现象。

　　

　　我告诉他们要学习有关第一次和第二次世界大战的历史。我的一位学生告诉我，在第二次世界大战期间，数以千万的人们死于战争，交战各方迅速散发各种战争消息。各方都鼓吹各自取得的胜利以及前线歼敌的战果。战争结束后，他们宣称600万犹太人被杀害。600万人口应该意味着至少200多万个家庭。

　　

　　就让我们假设这些都是事实（北洼注：伊朗总统一直否认二战对犹太人的大屠杀），但是这能成为犹太人在中东建立以色列国，或者支持他们建国的正当理由吗？这能解释得通吗？

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　我敢肯定，你知道以色列是怎么建立起来的，代价是什么：

　　

　　成千上万的人在以色列建国进程中被杀害；数百万当地居民成为难民；数十万公顷的农田和橄榄种植园，城镇和村庄被毁灭。

　　

　　这种灾难并不单单存在于以色列建国过程中，不幸的是，这种灾难已经持续了60多年。

　　

　　这个政权建立在毫无仁慈的基础之上，以色列对孩子们也同样不心慈手软，既使当地居民居住其中，他们仍坚持摧毁那些房屋，并宣布暗杀巴勒斯坦重要人物名单和暗杀计划，成千上万的巴勒斯坦人被关进监狱。这种现象在当代独一无二，或者至少极其罕见。

　　

　　人们问的另外一个问题就是，为什么这个政权会得到支持？这种支持符合耶稣基督（让他安息吧）、摩西的教导，或者自由价值观吗？不管该地区原住居民是基督徒，穆斯林或者犹太人，也不论他们是在巴勒斯坦境内还是境外，我们是否能懂得让该地区的原住居民自己决定命运？所发生的一切是否与民主，人权和先知的教导背道而驰？如果不是，为什么全民公决会遇到如此多的反对？（全民公决指的是巴勒斯坦民主选举哈马斯上台，遭到以美国为首的西方国家的反对。北洼注）

　　

　　关于民主制度和哈马斯上台

　　

　　新当选的巴勒斯坦当局最近刚刚上台持政。所有独立观察机构都已经确认这个政府代表了民意。不可思议的是，有些人却给该政府施压并要求他们承认以色列政权，放弃斗争并贯彻前政府的政策。如果巴勒斯坦现政府执行前政府的政治路线，巴勒斯坦人民当时还会选举他们上台吗？反对巴勒斯坦现政府的所作所为是否有悖于前面描述的价值观？人们也说，为什么凡是以色列反对的，都会遭到联合国安理会决议的谴责？

　　

　　中东发展科学技术就是罪过？

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　你很清楚，我一直同这里的人民生活在一起，并同他们一直保持接触，许多中东人也想法同我接触。他们同样对这些可疑的政策不抱信心。有证据表明，该地区的人民对这些政策的愤怒正日益增加。

　　

　　中东地区所取得的技术和科学成就，为什么都被视为对犹太复国主义政权的威胁？难道科学研究和发展不是这些国家的基本权利？

　　

　　你熟悉历史，除了中世纪以外，历史上还有哪个阶段将科学和技术进步当作一种罪过？（如果这种假设成立，那么所有的科学科目，包括物理，化学，数学，医学，工程学等等，都应该遭到反对。

　　

　　在伊拉克问题上撒谎，结果是什么呢？我深信撒谎在任何文化中都会受到谴责，你也不会喜欢别人对你撒谎。

　　

　　世界人民和伊朗人民的不满和冤情

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　难道拉丁美洲的人们没有质疑的权利，为什么要敌对他们选出的政府，并要将其受到国内支持的领导人置于死地？或者，为什么他们总是会受到威胁并生活在恐惧之中？

　　

　　非洲人民勤劳，富有创造力，并且聪明。在自我人性完善和寻求物质及精神进步等方面，他们能够扮演重要和有价值的角色。但是贫困和艰辛的现状使这一切不能变为现实。难道他们没有权利去质疑为什么他们巨大的财富－包括矿产－被掠夺殆尽？难道他们不比别人更需要这些财富？再问一遍，难道这些行为符合基督的教导和人权的原则？

　　

　　勇敢而忠实的伊朗人民也同样有许多疑问和冤屈，包括：1953年政变和随后发生的颠覆伊朗合法政府（1953年的8月19日，美国政府勾结英国在伊朗国内亲西方势力的合作下， 发动政变颠覆伊朗人民选举产生的穆萨迪格合法政府，扶持封建王朝统治者巴列维国王复辟。北洼注），反对以色列革命，将（美国）大使馆变为支持反对伊斯兰革命者的大本营（成千上万的文件都可以证明这一点），支持萨达姆发动对伊朗的战争，击落伊朗民航客机（1988年7月3日，美击落伊朗客机，造成298人丧命。北洼注），冻结伊朗国家财产，对伊朗发展科技和核技术进步表示威胁、愤怒和不满（而此时伊朗人正在为国家的进步欢呼雀跃），伊朗人民还有更多的冤屈和愤恨，在这封信中，我就不再一一列举了。

　　

　　美国为什么会遭受9.11袭击

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　9.11是一次骇人听闻的事件。全世界都为无辜者被杀害感到惋惜和震惊。事件发生后，我们的政府立刻发表声明，对犯罪者表示反感并向死难者表示哀悼和同情。

　　

　　所有政府都有责任保护本国公民的生命，财产和合法权利。据说，你们政府建立了庞大的安全，防卫和情系统－甚至追讨身处国外的反对者。9.11并不是孤立的事件。没有同情和安全部门的协调或者范围广阔的渗透，能策划并发动9.11袭击事件吗？当然，这只是基于经验和常识的一种猜测。为什么各种袭击都被保密？为什么不告知我们谁没有负起应付的责任？另外，为什么不将这些渎职人员的名单公布于众，并将他们送上法庭？

所有政府都有责任为本国的公民提供安全和平之感。多年以来，你们国家和世界上其它动荡地区的人们都没有这种安全感。自9.11以来，一些西方媒体不去医治和抚慰那些幸存者的心灵创伤，反而只是强调恐惧和不安的局势，以及大谈特谈新的恐怖袭击的可能性，致使人们的情绪一直处于恐惧之中。那是为美国人民服务吗？那能治疗由于恐惧而导致的伤害吗？

美国公民永远生活在恐惧之中，害怕新的攻击将在任何时刻，任何地点发生。不论是在大街上，还是在工作地点或者家中，他们都没有安全感。谁愿意一直处在这种状态之中？媒体为什么不给他们灌输安全和平的感觉和心态，反而是给他们一种越来越不安全的氛围呢？

一些人认为入侵阿富汗是一场骗局（也是一种借口）。我需要再一次提到媒体的角色。在媒体行为规范中，传递真实信息和诚实导是公认的原则。我对西方一些媒体漠视这种原则表示遗憾。入侵伊拉克主要的理由是该国存在大规模杀伤性武器，一些媒体对此反复向公众导，最终导致公众也相信大规模杀伤性武器的存在，并将这作为进攻伊拉克的借口。

在这种阴谋和欺诈性的环境中，难道真相不会被隐埋？此外，如果允许隐瞒真相，这样能符合前面提到的价值观吗？难道在全能的上帝（真主）面前也能隐瞒这些真相？

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　世界上所有的国家，都是由其公民为政府提供费用和开支，这样政府才能反过来为人民服务。

　　

　　问题是每年为伊拉克战争支付的几千亿美金到底为公民带来了什么？

　　

　　阁下也知道，在贵国的一些州内，人民仍生活在贫困之中。成千上万的人无家可归和失业也是一个巨大的难题。当然，其它国家也或多或少存在这种情况。想到这种状况，能解释得清这些巨大开支的合理性吗？它们原本就是来自于公共财政，难道这不是有悖于前面提到得原则吗？

　　

　　政府和首脑的作为

　　

　　刚才说到的，都是包括我们地区和贵国在内的世界各国人民所遭受的冤情和不平。但是我想争论的是（我也希望你能同意其中的一些观点）：每届政府当政都只有特定的年限并有不确定性，但是他们的名字将会被写进历史，并经常会面对即将到临的或者遥远的未来的考验和审判。我们在各自总统任期内的所作所为都会被人民仔细审查。

　　

　　我们曾做过的是致力于为人民带来和平，安全和繁荣呢，还是不安全感和失业？

　　

　　我们曾做过的是打算建立公平的机制，还是只是支持特定的利益群体，使大多数人生活在贫困之中，让少部分人变得富有和更有权势呢？

　　

　　我们曾做过的是捍卫穷人的权利，还是对他们漠不关心？

　　

　　我们曾做过的是保卫全世界人民的权利，还是给他们施以战争？

　　

　　我们曾做过的是给世界带来了和平呢，还是带来了压制和威胁？

　　

　　我们是告诉了他们我们国家和其它国家的真相，还是与事实截然相反的假相？

　　

　　我们是与人民站在了一起，还是与占领者和压迫者站在了一起？

　　

　　我们的政府是致力于发扬理性，逻辑，道德，和平，尽责，正义，服务人民，繁荣，进步和尊重人类尊严呢，还是漠视人民，使用武力胁迫其它国家，给他国和本国民众带来不安全感，延滞其它国家进步和日益繁荣，并践踏人民的权利呢？

　　

　　最后，人民将对我们进行审判，看我们是否履行了上台时的宣誓－为人民服务，这也是我们主要的任务和先知们的教义。

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　这个世界还能容忍这种状况持续多久？

　　

　　这种趋势将把世界引向何方？

　　

　　世界人民还要为一些统治者的错误决策牺牲多长时间？

　　

　　还要让这种没有安全感的恐惧情绪在世界人民的心中萦绕多久？这都是囤积大规模杀伤性武器造成的后果。

　　

　　无辜男人，女人和孩子的鲜血还要在大街上和他们被毁的房屋里流淌多久？

　　

　　你对当前世界的现状满意吗？

　　

　　你认为现行的政策还能持续下去吗？

　　

　　如果用于安全措施和军事行动以及军队调动上的大量美金，被用于投资和资助贫穷国家；对付各种疾病和教育事业以提高民众的精神以及身体健康水平；资助自然灾害中的受难者；创造就业机会和生产；发展项目和减缓贫困；构建和平；调和并化解国家间的争端和不同民族、种族间的冲突以及其它矛盾，今天的世界会是什么样子？

　　

　　如果是这样，难道你们的政府和人民没有理由为此感到自豪和骄傲？ 难道你们政府制定的政治和经济政策不会因此变得更有影响力？

　　

　　但是我要最遗憾地说，在全球范围内，越来越多的民众对美国政府表示憎恨，不是吗？

　　

　　总统先生，我并不是存心让任何人感到悲痛。

　　

　　如果今天先知亚伯拉罕，以撒，雅各，以实玛利，约瑟或者耶稣基督（让他安息吧）仍和我们在一起，他们将如何评判这样的行为？我们是否还能在那片正义无所不在，耶稣基督（让他安息吧）也和我们同在的乐土上被委以重任？他们会接受我们吗？

　　

　　我提出的基本问题是：难道没有更好的方式与世界各地进行相互接触和影响？

　　

　　当今世界上有数亿基督信徒，数亿穆斯林信徒和几百万追随摩西（让他安息吧）的犹太信徒。他们都是一神论者即信仰和崇拜世界上唯一的上帝。

　　

　　神圣的古兰经也强调了这一共同点，并号召信徒们如是说：信仰古兰经的人们啊！我们和你们之间要以公平的信条相处，我们只信奉真主阿拉，永远追随他。除了真主之外，我们中的一些人不得再将他人视为神，但是如果有些人重新回到真主身边，就告诉他们：请你们作证，我们都是穆斯林。

　　

　　作恶者将受到上帝的审判，宗教是当今世界的唯一出路

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　按照圣书，我们都被号召崇拜上帝并遵循先知们的教导，崇拜无所不能的上帝并做所有使他感到愉悦的事情。看得见也好，被隐瞒也好，上帝知道任何事情，包括过去和将来。知道他的子民们内心的想法并记录下他们的所作所为。上帝是天堂和人间以及宇宙的主人，是他亲手创造了一切，给他的子民们仁慈和宽恕。

　　

　　他是被压迫者的同伴和压迫者的敌人。他富有同情心和仁慈。他是信徒们信心和力量的源泉，并指引他们从黑暗走向光明。

　　

　　他能洞察所有子民的一举一动，号召他们要忠诚并做善事，要求他们保持正直和坚定，遵从先知们的教导，他也是子民们为人处世和行为的见证者。只有那些违背他的意愿压迫其他子民者才会不得善果，被打入地狱。美好和永久的天堂属于那些敬畏他，并能远离自私、贪婪和淫欲的子民。

　　

　　我们相信只有重新听从先知们的教导，才能使我们获得救赎。我被告知阁下遵从耶稣（让他安息吧）的教导，信仰神圣的正义教条。

　　

　　我们也认为耶稣基督（让他安息吧）是上帝的伟大先知之一。在古兰经中，耶稣（让他安息吧）也被一再受到赞扬和引用。真主阿拉肯定是我的上帝，也是你的上帝，我们都信奉他。这才是我们正确的道路。

　　

　　伺奉并顺从上帝的旨意是所有宗教的基本教义和信条。

　　

　　不管是在欧洲，亚洲，非洲，或者美洲，大洋州，世间所有人都只有一个上帝。无所不能的上帝指引他的子民，并给予他们尊严。他已经给人类带来了福音。

　　

　　我们再次读一下圣书：全能的上帝派他的使者来到人间，给他们带来奇迹和行事的明确规范，让他们学会区分圣洁和罪恶、污秽。他也给人们带来圣经和和谐，这样人们就能行为正直和公正，不会变得反叛和好战。

　　

　　神圣的先知曾许诺：总有一天，所有人类将聚集在上帝面前，他们的行为将受到上帝的审判。行善者将直接进入天堂，而作恶者将遭到应。我确信我们两人都认为这一天终将来临，但是清算统治者的行为将不是什么轻松的事情，因为我们都不仅必须对我们的国家负责，还要对那些直接的，或者间接的受到我们行为影响的生命做出回答。

　　

　　所有的先知都提到人类需要要和平和宁静从容的心态－这建立在一神论，正义和尊重人的尊严等基础至上。

　　

　　如果我们所有人继续相信并遵从这些原则（一神论，崇拜上帝，正义，尊重人的尊严，相信末日审判等），难道你不认为我们可以解决当今世界现存的问题（那是不遵从上帝的旨意和先知的教导的后果），并提高和完善我们的表现吗？

　　

　　难道你不认为遵循这些原则能够保证和平，友谊和公正吗？

　　

　　难道你不认为前面描述的和未描述的这些原则受到了全世界的尊重了吗？

　　

　　总统先生，历史告诉那些压制性的残忍的政府都没有好下场。上帝已经为每个人安排好了各自的命运。上帝也不会丢下世界不管而任其发展。许多发生的事情都与政府希望和计划的背道而驰。这就告诉我们有一种更加强大的力量在控制着一切，所有的事情都将由上帝决定。

　　

　　有人能够否认当今世界的变化的迹象吗？现在与十年前的局势有可比之处吗？变化发生如此之快，已经失去了平稳的步伐。世界人民对当今的现状不满，也不会留意一些有影响力的世界领导人的承诺和看法。世界上很多民众都有不安全感，由于这种不安全的局势和战争有逐步扩大和加深的趋势，因此他们也不赞成和接受那些可疑的政策。

　　

　　人们正在抗议日益扩大大的个人和国家间贫富差距。

　　

　　人们为日益严重的贪污腐败问题而感到不满。

　　

　　许多国家的人们为他们的文化根基遭到入侵和家庭支离破碎而愤恨不平。他们为关爱和怜悯之心的流逝和枯萎感到沮丧。世界人民不信任国际机构，因为他们的权利根本就得不到这些机构的倡导和保护。

　　

　　自由主义和西方式的民主一直没能帮助人们实现人类的理想。今天，这两种概念都已经失败。那些有洞察力的人早已经听到意识形态和自由民主系统坍塌和剥落的声音。

　　

　　我们正看到全世界越来越多的民众开始涌向一个主流和焦点，那就是全能的上帝。毫无疑问，相信上帝和先知们的教导，人民能解决这些问题。我给你提出的问题是：难道你不想加入我们的行列吗？

　　

　　总统先生，

　　

　　不管我们喜欢还是不喜欢，这个世界正倾向于信任全能的上帝和正义，上帝的意志将统治一切。

　　

　　和平只垂青走正道的人（Vasalam Ala Man Ataba'al hoda）

　　

　　伊朗伊斯兰共和国总统，迈赫默德.艾哈迈迪－内贾德

　　

　　Vasalam Ala Man Ataba'al hoda
Mahmood Ahmadi-Najad President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

　　

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　　译者北洼注：

　　

　　本文斜线和下划线部分为本人标注，目的是方便阅读，不是原信件内容。

　　

　　经过艰苦奋战，终于将这封波斯原文长达16页的长信翻译了出来。不过我翻译的可不是波斯原文信件，而是由美国媒体提供的英译本。

　　

　　从波斯文到英文，再从英文到中文，经过了两次翻译，再加上本人水平和精力有限，肯定有些信息和内容（包括语气）会丢失，发生细微变动。不过，其要义和基本内容应该不会与原件有太多的出入，应该仍有较大的参考价值。相信大家读后，能多少了解到伊朗政府的立场和宗教在该国的巨大影响力。

　　

　　伊朗总统在信件中使用了大量的反问句，整个信件的基调和口气不外乎以下几点：套近乎（赞扬上帝先知和信使基督），叫屈，炫耀宗教知识和见解，威胁，诅咒，恐吓。我认为这封信对美国政府和布什起不了多大作用，倒是可能会再次煽动伊斯兰社会的青年对美国和小布什的仇视和敌对情绪，这或许也是伊朗总统写这封信的最大目的吧。

　　

　　英文原文:

　　

　　Mr George Bush, President of the United States of America
For sometime now I have been thinking, how one can justify the undeniable contradictions that exist in the international arena -- which are being constantly debated, specially in political forums and amongst university students. Many questions remain unanswered. These have prompted me to discuss some of the contradictions and questions, in the hopes that it might bring about an opportunity to redress them.

　　

　　Can one be a follower of Jesus Christ (PBUH), the great Messenger of God,
Feel obliged to respect human rights, Present liberalism as a civilization model, Announce one's opposition to the proliferation of nuclear weapons and WMDs, Make War and Terror his slogan, And finally, Work towards the establishment of a unified international community – a community which Christ and the virtuous of the Earth will one day govern, But at the same time, Have countries attacked; The lives, reputations and possessions of people destroyed and on the slight chance of the … of a … criminals in a village city, or convoy for example the entire village, city or convey set ablaze. Or because of the possibility of the existence of WMDs in one country, it is occupied, around one hundred thousand people killed, its water sources, agriculture and industry destroyed, close to 180,000 foreign troops put on the ground, sanctity of private homes of citizens broken, and the country pushed back perhaps fifty years. At what price Hundreds of billions of dollars spent from the treasury of one country and certain other countries and tens of thousands of young men and women – as occupation troops – put in harms way, taken away from family and love ones, their hands stained with the blood of others, subjected to so much psychological pressure that everyday some commit suicide ant those returning home suffer depression, become sickly and grapple with all sorts of aliments; while some are killed and their bodies handed of their families.

　　

　　On the pretext of the existence of WMDs, this great tragedy came to engulf both the peoples of the occupied and the occupying country. Later it was revealed that no WMDs existed to begin with.

　　

　　Of course Saddam was a murderous dictator. But the war was not waged to topple him, the announced goal of the war was to find and destroy weapons of mass destruction. He was toppled along the way towards another goal, nevertheless the people of the region are happy about it. I point out that throughout the many years of the … war on Iran Saddam was supported by the West.

　　

　　Mr President,
You might know that I am a teacher. My students ask me how can theses actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ (PBUH), the Messenger of peace and forgiveness.

　　

　　There are prisoners in Guantanamo Bay that have not been tried, have no legal representation, their families cannot see them and are obviously kept in a strange land outside their own country. There is no international monitoring of their conditions and fate. No one knows whether they are prisoners, POWs, accused or criminals.

　　

　　European investigators have confirmed the existence of secret prisons in Europe too. I could not correlate the abduction of a person, and him or her being kept in secret prisons, with the provisions of any judicial system. For that matter, I fail to understand how such actions correspond to the values outlined in the beginning of this letter, i.e. the teachings of Jesus Christ (PBUH), human rights and liberal values.

　　

　　Young people, university students and ordinary people have many questions about the phenomenon of Israel. I am sure you are familiar with some of them.
Throughout history many countries have been occupied, but I think the establishment of a new country with a new people, is a new phenomenon that is exclusive to our times.

　　

　　Students are saying that sixty years ago such a country did no exist. The show old documents and globes and say try as we have, we have not been able to find a country named Israel.

　　

　　I tell them to study the history of WWI and II. One of my students told me that during WWII, which more than tens of millions of people perished in, news about the war, was quickly disseminated by the warring parties. Each touted their victories and the most recent battlefront defeat of the other party. After the war, they claimed that six million Jews had been killed. Six million people that were surely related to at least two million families.

　　

　　Again let us assume that these events are true. Does that logically translate into the establishment of the state of Israel in the Middle East or support for such a state How can this phenomenon be rationalised or explained
Mr President,
I am sure you know how – and at what cost – Israel was established : Many thousands were killed in the process.

　　

　　Millions of indigenous people were made refugees.

　　

　　Hundred of thousands of hectares of farmland, olive plantations, towns and villages were destroyed.
This tragedy is not exclusive to the time of establishment; unfortunately it has been ongoing for sixty years now.

　　

　　A regime has been established which does not show mercy even to kids, destroys houses while the occupants are still in them, announces beforehand its list and plans to assassinate Palestinian figures and keeps thousands of Palestinians in prison. Such a phenomenon is unique – or at the very least extremely rare – in recent memory.

　　

　　Another big question asked by people is why is this regime being supported Is support for this regime in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ (PBUH) or Moses (PBUH) or liberal values Or are we to understand that allowing the original inhabitants of these lands – inside and outside Palestine – whether they are Christian, Muslim or Jew, to determine their fate, runs contrary to principles of democracy, human rights and the teachings of prophets If not, why is there so much opposition to a referendum
The newly elected Palestinian administration recently took office. All independent observes have confirmed that this government represents the electorate. Unbelievingly, they have put the elected government under pressure and have advised it to recognise the Israeli regime, abandon the struggle and follow the programs of the previous government.
If the current Palestinian government had run on the above platform, would the Palestinian people have voted for it Again, can such position taken in opposition to the Palestinian government be reconciled with the values outlined earlier The people are also saying why are all UNSC resolutions in condemnation of Israel vetoed
Mr President,
As you are well aware, I live amongst the people and am in constant contact with them --many people from around the Middle East manage to contact me as well. They dot not have faith in these dubious policies either. There is evidence that the people of the region are becoming increasingly angry with such policies.
It is not my intention to pose to many questions, but I need to refer to other points as well.

　　

　　Why is it that any technological and scientific achievement reached in the Middle East regions is translated into and portrayed as a threat to the Zionist regime Is not scientific R&D one of the basic rights of nations.

　　

　　You are familiar with history. Aside from the Middle Ages, in what other point in history has scientific and technical progress been a crime Can the possibility of scientific achievements being utilised for military purposes be reason enough to oppose science and technology altogether If such a supposition is true, then all scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, engineering, etc. must be opposed.

　　

　　Lies were told in the Iraqi matter. What was the result I have no doubt that telling lies is reprehensible in any culture, and you do not like to be lied to.

　　

　　Mr President,
Don't Latin Americans have the right to ask, why their elected governments are being opposed and coup leaders supported Or, why must they constantly be threatened and live in fear
The people of Africa are hardworking, creative and talented. They can play an important and valuable role in providing for the needs of humanity and contribute to its material and spiritual progress. Poverty and hardship in large parts of Africa are preventing this from happening. Don't they have the right to ask why their enormous wealth – including minerals – is being looted, despite the fact that they need it more than others
Again, do such actions correspond to the teachings of Christ and the tenets of human rights
The brave and faithful people of Iran too have many questions and grievances, including : the coup d'etat of 1953 and the subsequent toppling of the legal government of the day, opposition to the Islamic revolution, transformation of an Embassy into a headquarters supporting, the activities of those opposing the Islamic Republic (many thousands of pages of documents corroborates this claim), support for Saddam in the war waged against Iran, the shooting down of the Iranian passenger plane, freezing the assets of the Iranian nation, increasing threats, anger and displeasure vis-à-vis the scientific and nuclear progress of the Iranian nation (just when all Iranians are jubilant and collaborating their country's progress), and many other grievances that I will not refer to in this letter.

　　

　　Mr President,
September Eleven was a horrendous incident. The killing of innocents is deplorable and appalling in any part of the world. Our government immediately declared its disgust with the perpetrators and offered its condolences to the bereaved and expressed its sympathies.

　　

　　All governments have a duty to protect the lives, property and good standing of their citizens. Reportedly your government employs extensive security, protection and intelligence systems – and even hunts its opponents abroad. September eleven was not a simple operation. Could it be planned and executed without coordination with intelligence and security services – or their extensive infiltration Of course this is just an educated guess. Why have the various aspects of the attacks been kept secret Why are we not told who botched their responsibilities And, why aren't those responsible and the guilty parties identified and put on trial
All governments have a duty to provide security and peace of mind for their citizens. For some years now, the people of your country and neighbours of world trouble spots do not have peace of mind. After 9.11, instead of healing and tending to the emotional wounds of the survivors and the American people – who had been immensely traumatised by the attacks – some Western media only intensified the climates of fear and insecurity – some constantly talked about the possibility of new terror attacks and kept the people in fear. Is that service to the American people Is it possible to calculate the damages incurred from fear and panic
American citizen lived in constant fear of fresh attacks that could come at any moment and in any place. They felt insecure in the streets, in their place of work and at home. Who would be happy with this situation Why was the media, instead of conveying a feeling of security and providing peace of mind, giving rise to a feeling of insecurity
Some believe that the hype paved the way – and was the justification – for an attack on Afghanistan. Again I need to refer to the role of media. In media charters, correct dissemination of information and honest reporting of a story are established tenets. I express my deep regret about the disregard shown by certain Western media for these principles. The main pretext for an attack on Iraq was the existence of WMDs. This was repeated incessantly – for the public to, finally, believe – and the ground set for an attack on Iraq.
Will the truth not be lost in a contrive and deceptive climate Again, if the truth is allowed to be lost, how can that be reconciled with the earlier mentioned values Is the truth known to the Almighty lost as well
Mr President,
In countries around the world, citizens provide for the expenses of governments so that their governments in turn are able to serve them.
The question here is what has the hundreds of billions of dollars, spent every year to pay for the Iraqi campaign, produced for the citizens
As your Excellency is aware, in some states of your country, people are living in poverty. Many thousands are homeless and unemployment is a huge problem. Of course these problems exist – to a larger or lesser extent – in other countries as well. With these conditions in mind, can the gargantuan expenses of the campaign – paid from the public treasury – be explained and be consistent with the aforementioned principles
What has been said, are some of the grievances of the people around the world, in our region and in your country. But my main contention – which I am hoping you will agree to some of it – is : Those in power have specific time in office, and do not rule indefinitely, but their names will be recorded in history and will be constantly judged in the immediate and distant futures.
The people will scrutinize our presidencies.

　　

　　Did we manage to bring peace, security and prosperity for the people or insecurity and unemployment Did we intend to establish justice, or just supported especial interest groups, and by forcing many people to live in poverty and hardship, made a few people rich and powerful – thus trading the approval of the people and the Almighty with theirs' Did we defend the rights of the underprivileged or ignore them Did we defend the rights of all people around the world or imposed wars on them, interfered illegally in their affairs, established hellish prisons and incarcerated some of them Did we bring the world peace and security or raised the specter of intimidation and threats Did we tell the truth to our nation and others around the world or presented an inverted version of it Were we on the side of people or the occupiers and oppressors Did our administration set out to promote rational behaviour, logic, ethics, peace, fulfilling obligations, justice, service to the people, prosperity, progress and respect for human dignity or the force of guns. Intimidation, insecurity, disregard for the people, delaying the progress and excellence of other nations, and trample on people's rights And finally, they will judge us on whether we remained true to our oath of office – to serve the people, which is our main task, and the traditions of the prophets – or not
Mr President,
How much longer can the world tolerate this situation Where will this trend lead the world to How long must the people of the world pay for the incorrect decisions of some rulers How much longer will the specter of insecurity – raised from the stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction – hunt the people of the world How much longer will the blood of the innocent men, women and children be spilled on the streets, and people's houses destroyed over their heads Are you pleased with the current condition of the world Do you think present policies can continue
If billions of dollars spent on security, military campaigns and troop movement were instead spent on investment and assistance for poor countries, promotion of health, combating different diseases, education and improvement of mental and physical fitness, assistance to the victims of natural disasters, creation of employment opportunities and production, development projects and poverty alleviation, establishment of peace, mediation between disputing states and distinguishing the flames of racial, ethnic and other conflicts were would the world be today Would not your government, and people be justifiably proud Would not your administration's political and economic standing have been stronger And I am most sorry to say, would there have been an ever increasing global hatred of the American governments
Mr President, it is not my intention to distress anyone.
If prophet Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph or Jesus Christ (PBUH) were with us today, how would they have judged such behaviour Will we be given a role to play in the promised world, where justice will become universal and Jesus Christ (PBUH) will be present Will they even accept us
My basic question is this : Is there no better way to interact with the rest of the world Today there are hundreds of millions of Christians, hundreds of millions of Moslems and millions of people who follow the teachings of Moses (PBUH). All divine religions share and respect on word and that is monotheism or belief in a single God and no other in the world.

　　

　　The holy Koran stresses this common word and calls on an followers of divine religions and says : [3.64] Say : O followers of the Book! Come to an equitable proposition between us and you that we shall not serve any but Allah and (that) we shall not associate aught. With Him and (that) some of us shall not take others for lords besides Allah, but if they turn back, then say : Bear witness that we are Muslims. (The Family of Imran).

　　

　　Mr President,
According to divine verses, we have all been called upon to worship one God and follow the teachings of divine prophets. To worship a God which is above all powers in the world and can do all He pleases. The Lord which knows that which is hidden and visible, the past and the future, knows what goes on in the Hearts of His servants and records their deeds. The Lord who is the possessor of the heavens and the earth and all universe is His court planning for the universe is done by His hands, and gives His servants the glad tidings of mercy and forgiveness of sins . He is the companion of the oppressed and the enemy of oppressors . He is the Compassionate, the Merciful . He is the recourse of the faithful and guides them towards the light from darkness . He is witness to the actions of His servants , He calls on servants to be faithful and do good deeds, and asks them to stay on the path of righteousness and remain steadfast . Calls on servants to heed His prophets and He is a witness to their deeds. A bad ending belongs only to those who have chosen the life of this world and disobey Him and oppress His servants . And A good and eternal paradise belong to those servants who fear His majesty and do not follow their lascivious selves.
We believe a return to the teachings of the divine prophets is the only road leading to salvations. I have been told that Your Excellency follows the teachings of Jesus (PBUH), and believes in the divine promise of the rule of the righteous on Earth.
We also believe that Jesus Christ (PBUH) was one of the great prophets of the Almighty. He has been repeatedly praised in the Koran. Jesus (PBUH) has been quoted in Koran as well; [19,36] And surely Allah is my Lord and your Lord, therefore serves Him; this is the right path, Marium.

　　

　　Service to and obedience of the Almighty is the credo of all divine messengers.

　　

　　The God of all people in Europe, Asia, Africa, America, the Pacific and the rest of the world is one. He is the Almighty who wants to guide and give dignity to all His servants. He has given greatness to Humans.
We again read in the Holy Book : The Almighty God sent His prophets with miracles and clear signs to guide the people and show them divine signs and purity them from sins and pollutions. And He sent the Book and the balance so that the people display justice and avoid the rebellious.
All of the above verses can be seen, one way or the other, in the Good Book as well.

　　

　　Divine prophets have promised : The day will come when all humans will congregate before the court of the Almighty, so that their deeds are examined. The good will be directed towards Haven and evildoers will meet divine retribution. I trust both of us believe in such a day, but it will not be easy to calculate the actions of rulers, because we must be answerable to our nations and all others whose lives have been directly or indirectly effected by our actions.
All prophets, speak of peace and tranquillity for man – based on monotheism, justice and respect for human dignity.

　　

　　Do you not think that if all of us come to believe in and abide by these principles, that is, monotheism, worship of God, justice, respect for the dignity of man, belief in the Last Day, we can overcome the present problems of the world – that are the result of disobedience to the Almighty and the teachings of prophets – and improve our performance
Do you not think that belief in these principles promotes and guarantees peace, friendship and justice
Do you not think that the aforementioned written or unwritten principles are universally respected
Will you not accept this invitation That is, a genuine return to the teachings of prophets, to monotheism and justice, to preserve human dignity and obedience to the Almighty and His prophets
Mr President, History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive. God has entrusted The fate of man to them. The Almighty has not left the universe and humanity to their own devices. Many things have happened contrary to the wishes and plans of governments. These tell us that there is a higher power at work and all events are determined by Him.

　　

　　Can one deny the signs of change in the world today Is this situation of the world today comparable to that of ten years ago Changes happen fast and come at a furious pace.
The people of the world are not happy with the status quo and pay little heed to the promises and comments made by a number of influential world leaders. Many people around the wolrd feel insecure and oppose the spreading of insecurity and war and do not approve of and accept dubious policies.
The people are protesting the increasing gap between the haves and the have-nots and the rich and poor countries.

　　

　　The people are disgusted with increasing corruption.
The people of many countries are angry about the attacks on their cultural foundations and the disintegration of families. They are equally dismayed with the fading of care and compassion. The people of the world have no faith in international organisations, because their rights are not advocated by these organisations.
Liberalism and Western style democracy have not been able to help realize the ideals of humanity. Today these two concepts have failed. Those with insight can already hear the sounds of the shattering and fall of the ideology and thoughts of the liberal democratic systems.
We increasingly see that people around the world are flocking towards a main focal point – that is the Almighty God. Undoubtedly through faith in God and the teachings of the prophets, the people will conquer their problems. My question for you is : Do you not want to join them
Mr President,
Whether we like it or not, the world is gravitating towards faith in the Almighty and justice and the will of God will prevail over all things.

　　

　　Vasalam Ala Man Ataba'al hoda
Mahmood Ahmadi-Najad President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

　　

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