The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Followers of all divine religions have firm faith in emergence of a divine savior

Followers of all divine religions have firm belief and faith in emergence of a divine savior who could relieve the world from clutches of cruelty, injustice and inequality.

Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.

Imam Khomeini: How auspicious is the birthday of the one who is to establish universal justice.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 14, P 402

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Imam Khomeini believed that all human beings have dignity

The late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini (RA), believed that all human beings have dignity and their freedom should be respected.

Obstacles towards Understanding the Quran in the View of Imam Khomeini

Think-tank meeting discusses issues regarding Imam's works and its promotion into foreign languages

A collaborative meeting has been held with presence of officials and translators by the international department of the institute to discuss a series of new editions of Imam Khomeini’s works into foreign languages.