Being in the spring of life, you are certainly full of hope, freshness, and energy. These are obviously God-given blessings which you should put to the best uses, namely in the way of serving God, helping human beings, and in short, reaching happiness both in this world and in the Hereafter and also helping the others get this true, eternal happiness.

In this regard, let’s pay attention to a part of the recommendations presented by the supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, in his

“Statement on the Second Phase of the Revolution”. In that statement, the Supreme Leader has pointed out certain significant facts which can serve as lessons for all of you, our young, beloved daughters and sons the world over. One of those lessons is that you can analyze the future within the context of past experiences in order to avoid and overcome past mistakes and shortcomings. This lesson should be learned and put into practice by all of you who want success and happiness for every human being. Past experiences teach us many things if we try to study them carefully. We can find out how to avoid making the same mistakes and how to find better ways, for dealing with problems, if we learn from the past. No doubt, you do not want to spend your time and energy on useless things. So, you need to find ways of directing them towards what is best for you and others. Do not forget that your success in the future depends to a large degree, on your past experiences and the lessons you got from them. In this issue of the magazine, we are going to present articles on the Islamic lifestyle, in the direction of the guidelines offered by the Supreme Leader, for your benefit. Remember that you are to be the builders of the modern Islamic civilization which presents world peace, justice, and well-being for all; both physical and spiritual. And remember to always rely on God.

Mohammad Assadi Movahed