Philosophical foundations of the Islamic political system (A comparative study between thought of ...

Author: Mohammad Shams Year of presentation: 2005 University: Tehran University, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies

Sacred event of al- Ghadir is the continuation of the prophet’s mission, Imam Khomeini explained

The Muslims across various parts of the globe mark the Eid al-Ghadeer, celebrating the occasion of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) appointing Imam Ali (PBUH) as his successor. The auspicious occasion is annually celebrated with various ceremonies and rituals on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.

Human rights from Islamic perspective

Imam Khomeini resorted to rationality, rejected false claims or delusions

A memoirs by Hojjat al-Islam Ashtiani, extracted from “Following footsteps of the Sun”

New reshuffles introduced for institute management

New deputy head of the institute has been appointed during a ceremony which was also attended by Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum turns into religious and academic activities

Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum is located to the south of Tehran in the Behesht-e Zahra (Paradise of Zahra) cemetery.

Divine scriptures and belief in al-Mahdi

Citing many verses, Imam Khomeini used to maintain that the firm belief about emergence of the savior is well- established and confirmed by divine scriptures, the holy verses of noble Quran and other basic Islamic sources such as Hadiths narrated by the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.

God ingrained in nature of humans all true teachings, Imam Khomeini elucidated

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic explained through his theological works that Fitrah (natural disposition) includes all the true teachings which God Almighty has ingrained in the nature of humans.