Tabyeen (Clarification) - Index

This provides an index for the sessions on the Tabyeen (Clarification). These sessions are for Ashura and Arbaeen 2025/1447.

In His Name, the Most High

This document provides an index for the sessions being held during the ten nights of Ashura and Arbaeen in 2025 (or 1447 AH).

The inspiration for these sessions are the many lectures and comments by Imam Khamenei on the subject of Tabyeen, or the struggle for clarification.

Night 1 - Introduction

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

   1. The Status of Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn

   2. The Decline of the Muslim Community

   3. The Failure of the Elites and Scholars

   4. Satan’s Plot and the Role of Scholars

   5. The Danger of Self-Delusion

   6. The Path Forward: Tabyeen (Clarification)

   7. A Prayer for Success

4. Tabyeen (Clarification) - An Introduction

   1. The Struggle

   2. The Meaning and Scope of Jihad

   3. The Conditions and Qualities of Jihad

   4. The Foundations of Jihad

   5. The Diverse Arenas of Jihad

   6. The Branches of Jihad

5. Conclusion

6. Supplication-Eulogy: #1: “Where Is Husayn?”

   1. First Night – “Where Is Husayn?”

Night 2 - Understanding Tabyeen

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

5. Understanding Tabyeen

   1. The Nature of the Soft War and the Jihad of Clarification

   2. Propaganda, Distortion, and the Weaponisation of Media

   3. Clarification as a Quranic Duty and Shield Against Sedition

   4. Clarification in Islamic History — From the Prophet to Imam Ali

   5. Lessons from History and the Role of Strategic Propagation

   6. The Modern Arena — Clarification in the Face of Global Propaganda

   7. The Final Responsibility — Clarification as the Engine of Revival

6. Conclusion

   1. A Clarion Call in the Age of Confusion

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #2: “This Is Karbala”

   1. Second Night – “This Is Karbala”

Night 3 - The Benefits and Effects of Clarification

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. The Jihad of Clarification in an Age of Distortion

5. The Benefits and Effects of Clarification

   1. Clarification as a Pillar of Public Discourse and National Direction

   2. Clarification and the Culture of Mutual Advice (Naseehah)

   3. Operationalising Divine Concepts: From Theory to Reality

   4. Clarification as a Shield Against Psychological Warfare

   5. Clarification and the Protection of the People’s Will

   6. Clarification and Solving Real-World Problems

   7. The Catastrophic Consequences of Silence

   8. Imam Khomeini – A Living Example of Clarification’s Power

   9. The Role of the Seminary in Revolutionary Clarification

   10. Cultural Transmission, Clarification, and Youth Engagement

   11. The Pulpit as a Beacon: The Friday Sermons of the 1980s

6. Exemplars of Clarification

   1. The Prophetic Mission and the Burden of Clarification

   2. The Holy Prophet — A Life of Unyielding Clarification

   3. The Commander of the Faithful — Clarification through Sermons and Governance

   4. The Imams of the Ahlul Bayt — The Clarification Jihad

   5. Lady Zaynab and Imam al-Sajjad — Guardians of Karbala’s Meaning

   6. Ammar ibn Yasir — The Voice of Discernment in Times of Confusion

   7. The Duty of Scholars to Defend Divine Governance

   8. Modern Exemplars of Clarification

      1. Imam Khomeini — The Revolutionary Clarifier

      2. Ayatollah Shaheed Madani — The Scholar of Light and Connection

      3. The Martyrs Mutahhari and Beheshti — Clarifying with Knowledge and Blood

7. Conclusion

   1. Clarification as a Living Trust and Civilisational Duty

8. Supplication-Eulogy: #3: “The One Who Returned”

   1. Third Night - “The One Who Returned”

Night 4 - The Requirements of Clarification - Part 1

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. Clarification as the Lifeblood of Civilisation

5. The Requirements of Clarification - Part 1

   1. Clarification Must Align with Revolutionary Leadership

   2. Conditions for a Sound Movement: Unity, Direction, and Hope

      1. Unity of Understanding and Recognition of the Arena

      2. A Defined Trajectory Towards Islamic Civilisation

      3. A Spirit of Hope and Confidence in Divine Capacity

   3. Understanding the Arena and Strategic Vision

   4. Faith, Divine Promise, and the Laws of Victory

   5. Spiritual Readiness and the Role of Piety

   6. Ethics in Speech and Action: The Prophetic Standard

   7. The Ethics of Disagreement and Clarification vs Slander

   8. Rumours, Media Responsibility, and Trust in Officials

   9. Online Etiquette and Respectful Engagement

   10. Prioritising What Matters: Primary vs Secondary Focus

   11. Obedience to Law and the Meaning of ‘Fire at Will’

   12. The Role of the Basiji and Revolutionary Youth

   13. Research, Depth, and the Obligation to Learn Before Speaking

6. Conclusion

   1. Clarification is Built on Understanding

   2. Looking Ahead – The Deeper Dimensions of Clarification

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #4: “Those Who Did Not Leave”

   1. Fourth Night - “Those Who Did Not Leave”

Night 5 - The Requirements of Clarification - Part 2

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. The Requirements of Clarification: Spiritual and Ethical Foundations

5. The Requirements of Clarification - Part 2

   1. Clarification vs. the Illusion of Clarification

   2. Resisting the Narrative of Normalisation with America

   3. The Dangers of Compromise

   4. Clarification in Action

   5. The Critical Importance of Timeliness

   6. Steadfastness and Insight in Clarification

   7. Forming Lasting Discourse

6. Conclusion

   1. From Clarification to Cultural Influence

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #5: “The Sons of the Silent Lioness”

   1. Fifth Night - “The Sons of the Silent Lioness”

Night 6 - The Requirements of Clarification - Part 3

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. Where We Stand

5. The Requirements of Clarification - Part 3

   1. A Clarification that Inspires Action

   2. Clarifying with Mannerism and Heart

   3. Engaging the Online Space with Wisdom

   4. Courage in Understanding and Speech

   5. Wisdom in Times of Sedition

   6. Avoiding Commotion and Creating Solutions

   7. Innovation and the Need for New Methods

   8. Mastery of Speech and Embracing Emotion

6. Conclusion

   1. The Art and Ethics of Clarification

   2. Looking Ahead: Clarification in Action

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #6: “Sweeter Than Honey”

   1. Sixth Night - “Sweeter Than Honey”

Night 7 - Methods and Types of Clarification

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. The Soul and Ethics of Clarification

5. Methods and Types of Clarification

   1. The Divine Science of Clarifying

   2. Tailoring the Method to the Audience

   3. The Value of Real-World Interaction

   4. The Subtle Power of Indirect Methods

   5. Formation of Gatherings – Strategic Collective Engagement

   6. Intellectual Committees – Thinking Before Speaking

   7. Knowledge-Based Circles – Reviving the Mosque as a Lighthouse

   8. Media and Content Production – The Art of Modern Clarification

6. Conclusion

   1. A Method That Mirrors the Message

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #7: “The One Who Never Drank”

   1. Seventh Night - “The One Who Never Drank”

Night 8 - The Subjects In Need of Clarification

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. Methods and Types of Clarification

5. The Subjects in Need of Clarification

   1. What Must Be Clarified?

   2. The Priorities of Clarification

   3. The Danger of Irrelevant Speech

   4. The Role of Timing and Context

   5. The Politics of Silence

   6. Displacement and Misdirection

   7. The Consequences of Avoidance

   8. What Must Be Clarified?

6. Conclusion

   1. The Subjects in Need of Clarification

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #8: “The Prophet’s Reflection”

   1. Eighth Night - “The Prophet’s Reflection”

Night 9 - The Response to Clarification

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. The Subjects in Need of Clarification

5. The Response to Clarification

   1. Truth Demands a Response

   2. The Categories of Response

      1. Those Who Submit and Obey

      2. Those Who Reject and Resist

      3. Those Who Delay or Defer

      4. Those Who Remain Silent, Yet Internally Know

   3. The Worst Response – Passive Agreement

   4. The Ideal Response — Wilayah and Obedience

6. Conclusion

   1. The Response to Clarification

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #9: “The Smallest Shaheed (Martyr)”

   1. Ninth Night - “The Smallest Shaheed (Martyr)”

Night 10 - Trials, Deviation, and Steadfastness

1. Video of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

2. Audio of the Majlis (Sermon/Lecture)

3. Introduction

4. Recap

   1. The Response to Clarification

5. Trials, Deviation, and Steadfastness

   1. Recognition is Not the End

   2. The Causes of Deviation

      1. Love of the World (hubb al-dunya)

      2. Fear of Loss or Persecution

      3. Mental and Spiritual Fatigue

      4. Social Pressure and Isolation

   3. Fitnah as a Divine Test

   4. Steadfastness is Victory

   5. The Final Plea — Do Not Sell the Truth

6. Conclusion

   1. The Steadfast Remnant

7. Supplication-Eulogy: #10: “The Blood and the Banner”

   1. Tenth Night - “The Blood and the Banner”