خلاصه ماشینی:
(Statements during a meeting with clerics from the Office of the Representative of the Supreme Leader in Sunni Affairs of Sistan and Baluchestan, 20/11/1991) Imam Khamenei considers participation as a principle in the Islamic Revolution and one of the most fundamental issues of social and political life, equivalent to the concept of responsibility; he regards it as a divine blessing and has referred to it with titles such as courageous participation, mass participation, active participation, free participation, maximum participation, public participation, and participation in the destiny of the country.
Of course, despite the importance of participating in elections, there have been many recommendations regarding the necessity of precision in choosing candidates and paying attention to the impact of elections on the destiny and life of society; Imam Khamenei, regarding the necessity of precision in selection and its impact, says: Another matter I want to say to the people is that people should not look at the issue of elections superficially; they should cast their vote based on thought and reflection; they should think.
(Speeches in a meeting with a group of veterans and various segments of the people, 11/07/1369) Characteristics of Selecting the Most Suitable In examining the conduct of the Imams of the Islamic Revolution, what is observed in their statements, especially during election periods, is one emphasis on the widespread presence of people in the electoral arena and another on conscious, committed, and intelligent selection.
(Imam Khomeini, 1378, Vol. 18: 197) He emphasizes that one of the important religious and rational duties for preserving Islam and the interests of the country is participating in electoral fields and voting for righteous, capable representatives who are informed about the political situation of the world and other things the country needs.