Mohammad-Taqi Mesbah-Yazdi

Ayatollah Mohammad-Taghi Mesbah-Yazdi (born 31 January 1934) is a senior member of the Assembly of Experts of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Quotes

 * 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...
 * The Doctrine of Mahdism: In the Ideological and Political Philosophy of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Ayatollah Mesbah-e Yazdi, PDF (31 May 2007)


 * 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.
 * "Discontented Muslim clergy challenge Iran's supreme leader behind scenes" by Bill Meyer in World News at Cleveland.com (8 July 2009)


 * We should know that 1,400 years ago the Koran said that the enemies of Islam will always fight while chanting peace-seeking slogans.
 * Islam cannot accept that a group of people congregate and decide to initiate laws for themselves
 * Ettela'at, 1 Oct. 1993


 * ...when protecting Islam and the Muslim `Ummah depends on martyrdom operations, it not only is allowed, but even is an obligation...