Imam Khomeini's Historic Epistle to Gorbachev

January 7th marks the 23rd anniversary of the historic epistle to the last president of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, from the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (May his soul rest in peace).

An Omani Grand Mufti recognized:

Imam’s Letter to Gorbachev as Turning Point in the World History

“Those who act against Islam are doomed to failure and Islam is the only way to remove challenges” Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hamad Al-Khalili, an Omani Grand Mufti and representative of Muslim Community made the remarks during an international conference held on the theme of unity in Tehran.

Imam advised Gorbachev to research Islam

Imam Khomeini, the great intellectual and mystic of the Islamic world had invited Mikhail Gorbachev to seriously study and research Islam.

Imam predicted the collapse of communism

Imam Khomeini, the great religious and spiritual leader of the Islamic World had predicted the collapse of Communism and sudden fall of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) though his political wisdom.

Russian Deputy of Foreign Minister Pays Homage to Late Imam Khomeini

The Russian deputy of foreign minister attended Imam Khomeini's holy shrine and showed respect to Imam's great dignity.

Message

Gorbachev’s response to Imam Khomeini

Mohammad Javad Larijani:

''The letter was to design the relations after the Soviet collapse.''

After we returned from Moscow, early in the morning we went to visit Imam Khomeini; he told us: "Was Marxism over or not?" and I replied: "It was completely over", ***I always pity that Imam's letter was never analyzed well so that its thoughtful and deep sources could be revealed and we could find its meanings.***Shevardnadze told me he was shelterless against Imam's looks.***Imam's message had a great affect, the letters literature was quite interesting for them, they were faced with a leader like Imam Khomeini who spoke strongly, opposite to countries who spoke with strain against the Kremlin officials or always argue with them.