“No one has the right to ignite a war and lead an occupation and armies to conquer people, invading them and make them suffer all kinds of torture, murder, expulsion, displacement, bombing and terrorism by different lethal prohibited weapons and then come and speak as the savior of the people or a defender of their rights.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
War
“When I die, don't let my death stop the resistance.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Death
“If it does not serve the Iraqi people, there are only political means that must be followed to reform the government - a new government that we must give a chance to prove that it is there to serve the people.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Government
“Obama has no power to change American policy because there are people who specialize in drawing these policies, which have been and still are hostile towards Islam.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Change
“I don't want the chair of the government because it will be controlled by the U.S. and I don't want to be controlled by the U.S.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Government
“For us, holding on to religious rules, and following them, and refraining from what's forbidden, and being diligent with our duties, what do we call that? That's what we call freedom.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Freedom
“I am a part of the political process whether the multinational forces are present or not. Politics is serving the people, not chairs and positions.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Politics
“The U.S. will ignore the opinion of the Iraqi people and it will compose the new government according to its own desires.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Government
“If the government fails to listen to your demands, then you will decide what is best for you.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Government
“Anyone who seeks to be involved in politics should join hands with America.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Politics
“I fear only God, all praises to Him.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Fear
“Enough of this occupation, terror and abuse. We are not in need of your help. We are able to combat and defeat terrorism, and achieve unity. We are not in need of your bases, your experience and etc.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Experience
“I wish to be a martyr, and I don't fear death.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Death
“Open the way before the new government to prove that it is for serving the people.”
— Muqtada al Sadr
Government