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.

Freedom and justice from Imam Khomeini's point of view.

Imam warned against speaking about anything without having its proper knowledge

Imam Khomeini explained for believers that the Shari’ah forbids men from speaking about anything without having its proper knowledge, and considers it obligatory to respect every Muslims.

Imam Khomeini: We are duty-bound to preach Islam in the world. Islam has been ill treated.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 18, P 95

Ruhollah was the spirit of God

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.