S.Leader Urges Manifestation Of Islamic Values In Literary Works

Tehran, July 24, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged a group of domestic and foreign poets and artists Tuesday evening to echo Islamic values and major international issues in their works. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with a group of poets from Afghanistan, Tajikistan and India who write poems in Persian language as well as domestic veteran and young poets and men of literature. Referring to the significant role played by poets and artists in the society, the Supreme Leader said those involved in these fields should use their talents to fulfill their duties vis-à-vis the country. Men of art and literature are shouldering heavy burdens regarding the Islamic Revolution and the basic issues of the country, said Ayatollah Khamenei. He noted that artists and poets should create lasting, rich and valuable works. The Supreme Leader also suggested the poets and artists to use Islamic teachings, lifestyle and thoughts in their works to make people familiar with the Islamic values. Referring to the values of the Islamic Revolution as a source of inspiration for other nations, particularly in resisting world bullying powers, the Ayatollah also urged men of literature to echo revolutionary values in their works. He further underlined the need to pay due attention to major political and international issues such as the cause of Palestine in literary works./end