Revisiting Imam Khomeini’s Letter to Gorbachev

On January 3, 1988, a historic letter was delivered from Imam Khomeini to President Mikhail Gorbachev. This letter has since been entered into the annals of history as a piece of remarkably insightful and indeed prophetic writing from one head of state to another.

Purification of action remains source of all excellence and perfection, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini has stressed through his theological works that acts are subservient to the soul’s character (shakilah) and although the soul’s character is constituted by its inward form and the traits (malakat) inherent in it, intentions constitute its outward character.

Imam highlighted key objectives of Quranic verses

The world religious and spiritual leader highlighted the key objectives and purposes of the holy book while presenting the interpretation of holy Quran.

Human societies must preserve Imam Ali (PBUH)’s legacy, Imam Khomeini explained

Why did preacher cut sermon short during Imam’s presence?

Why did preacher cut sermon short during Imam’s presence?; Memories about Imam Khomeini

Universal message of holy prophet from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini maintained that the divine prophets spread a universal message which aimed at training societies and promoting ethical and moral values.

Imam Rida (PBUH)'s holy shrine sources of divine mercies, abundance

Imam Khomeini kept memory of holy prophet and his infallible sucessors alive

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to extend his heartfelt grief and condolences to the millions strong Muslim Ummahand all the lovers of the holy AhlulBayt (the people of the household of prophet) on these sad events.