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
The resistance will be exclusively conducted by only one group. This new group will be defined soon by me. – Muqtada al Sadr
Just because we’re rid of Saddam and the evil Batthists doesn’t mean the occupation is a good thing. Our salvation from Saddam was only with the grace of God. – Muqtada al Sadr
Make your enemy afraid, for it is impossible to remain quiet about their moral offences. – Muqtada al Sadr
I will deal with the politicians in a political way and with the nonpoliticians in a nonpolitical way. – Muqtada al Sadr
The resistance does not mean that everyone can carry a weapon. The weapon is only for the people of the weapons. – Muqtada al Sadr
What if the invasion forces will not leave our lands? What if the U.S. forces and others stay in our beloved lands? What if their companies and embassy headquarters will continue to exist with the American flags hoisted on them? Will you be silent? Will you overlook this? – Muqtada al Sadr
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
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
Out of my desire to complete Iraq’s independence and to finish the withdrawal of the occupation forces from our holy lands, I am obliged to halt military operations of the honest Iraqi resistance until the withdrawal of the occupation forces is complete. – Muqtada al Sadr
I repeat my demand that the occupier leave the land of our beloved Iraq unconditionally, without retaining bases or signing agreements. – Muqtada al Sadr
America has shown its evil intentions, and the proud Iraqi people cannot accept it. They must defend their rights by any means they see fit. – Muqtada al Sadr
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
We don’t kill Iraqis – our hands do not kill Iraqis. But we target only the occupier with all the means of resistance. – Muqtada al Sadr
If the American military begins to withdrawal, there will be no need for these armed groups. – Muqtada al Sadr
Whatever struggle happened between brothers, let us forget about it and turn the page forever and live united. – Muqtada al Sadr
I will continue to defend Najaf as it is the holiest place. I will remain in the city until the last drop of my blood has been spilled. – Muqtada al Sadr
I beg you not to resort to demonstrations, for they have become nothing but burned paper. – Muqtada al Sadr
I am confident that you brothers in parliament will champion the will of the people over that of the occupier. – Muqtada al Sadr
We continue to resist the occupier militarily, culturally and by all means of the resistance. – Muqtada al Sadr
