The light and the darkness of knowledge (13 & 14th of Ramadan)

Extracted from Imam's historic speech at 13 & 14th of Ramadan.

Imam Khomeini warned against acquiring knowledge for the sake of personal desires.

The acquisition of religious knowledge, is one of the important religious duties

Imam Khomeini stressed that the acquisition of religious knowledge, is one of the important religious duties and a kind of worship. But Imam believed that decorating with divine virtues and purification of the self should happen prior to acquiring knowledge.

How did Imam encourage seminary students for acquiring knowledge and purification of soul?

How could Iranian youth relieve the country from coronavirus pandemic or other difficulties?

Islam only values virtue and piety, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once in a historic remarks defined the Quranic concepts of whoever is more pious and virtuous, has more value before God.

Submission in prayers is regarded as a sign of faith, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic defined that submission in the Salat is regarded as a sign of faith [īmān]. So, whoever is not submissive in his Salat, will, according to Allah's saying, be excluded from the faithful [ahl-i īmān].

Imam Khomeini attached significance to reading books, acquiring knowledge

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, used to attach great significance to reading books and acquirement of knowledge and wisdom.