Imam used to observe fasting during extreme hot days while staying in Najaf

(A memoirs by Siddiqah Mostafavi, Imam’s daughter. It is extracted from ‘Excerpts from the Life of Imam Khomeini’, Volume 3, Page 89.)

God will help you in performing all worldly and religious duties, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his works explains that God will help you in performing all worldly and religious duties, and will diminish your pains.

Imam attached great significance to nursing

Almighty may open the doors of His grace for faithful people

Imam Khomeini stresses self-conditioning, guarding against evil

Imam Khomeini has stressed through his theological works that it is essential that throughout the period of stipulation the mujahid struggling against his own self should constantly concentrate upon his actions.

Obedience to God gives ample pleasure, Imam explains

Imam Khomeini explains that faithful people will also notice that obedience to God gives ample pleasure.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to seek divine assistance

Imam Khomeini advised believers to seek divine assistance while carrying out tasks and said, "God willing, God will help you in performing all worldly and religious duties, and will diminish your pains for the next day."

Imam Khomeini advised believers for self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination

According to Imam Khomeini, self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker (mujahid) of truth who is battling with his self. Self-conditioning or stipulation means binding oneself with the resolve not to do anything against God’s commands.