Request to God for vision and brightness, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers that supplications are a request to God, the Exalted, for vision and brightness of the heart so one may tear the veils of light and reach the source of greatness.

Description of sensual desires according to Imam Khomeini.

Imam Khomeini: The enemies of Islam have injected into you the phrase, “the reactionary clergyman,” ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 8, P 483

Imam Khomeini’s legacy a viable model of Islamic governance

It is safe to say that without Imam Khomeini, it would have been a different story today. The ideological tremors triggered by this charismatic leader of the Islamic Revolution during his lifetime went beyond the borders of Iran and the Persian Gulf region.

Imam Khomeini constructed political identity with Islam as focal point

On the 34th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution, his figure remains crucial not only to understanding the current political landscape of the Islamic Republic but also to comprehend the general discourse in the Muslim world.

Imam Khomeini did not see politics as a tool for power.

Extracted from Imam’s theological works and collections of memoirs

Imam Khomeini advised believers to refrain from self pride and glorification

Imam Khomeini advised to refrain from pride and self-glorification, since pride is God Almighty’s mantle, and one who contests with God regarding His cloak, God will shatter him and disgrace him on the Day of Resurrection.

Imam Khomeini stressed the need for a process of spiritual development

The way of moral reform advocated by Imam Khomeini is a process of spiritual development in which the adept learns to conquer and then lose interest in his worldly desires and become totally devoted to God.