The harmfulness of an unrefined scholar

Imam Khomeini stressed need for acquisition of the virtues and human nobilities

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, through his theological works has stressed that the acquisition of the virtues and human nobilities and standards is a difficult and great duty which rests upon your shoulders.

Imam Khomeini warned of veils covering heart

According to Imam Khomeini, they know the proofs for the existence of God and the reality of the Resurrection, but these very same intellectual proofs may be veils covering the heart which do not permit the light of faith to shine in.

Refinement of soul and acquisition of virtue according to Imam Khomeini

The learning of these sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul and the acquisition of virtue, manners and divine knowledge.

Prophets are assigned to elevate mankind to lofty high position, Imam Khomeini highlighted

Imam Khomeini said the divine prophets have all been assigned to train true human beings and to elevate mankind from this natural status to the lofty and high position of the supernatural and the heavens.

We are indebted to God Almighty for this great guidance, Imam Khomeini highlighted

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that we are indebted to God Almighty for this great guidance and we have to show, with all humility, great respect towards Him in our worships,

Imam Khomeini explained variation in degrees of qualities among different individuals

Imam Khomeini through his theological has said that at this stage it is essential to remind you that each one of the qualities of the soul, both the good ones and the bad, has numerous grades and degrees.

Imam Khomeini: Regarding seminaries, I have repeatedly said that if knowledge minus piety is not ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 18, P 88