Imam Khomeini's historic return marked turning point in revolution history

On February 1, 1979, Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Revolution returned to Iran in triumph after 15 years of exile.

Islam is the religion of politics with its all dimensions, Imam Khomeini explained

In order to study Imam's views on the relation between religion and politics one should study his general outlook.

Imam Khomeini defined relation between religion and politics

By and large, politics from the viewpoint of Imam Khomeini is completely separate from what is accomplished in the frame of executive politics being exercised by the colonial or exploiting powers.

Imam Khomeini lived simple, divine-oriented life

Islam only values virtue and piety, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once in a historic remarks defined the Quranic concepts of whoever is more pious and virtuous, has more value before God.

"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Leader says 'corrupt acts’ by US, allies cause of current situation in region

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Tehran on Sunday.

Pure Islam from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

At a ceremony held at Imam Khomeini's mausoleum south of Tehran on June 4, 2010, Ayatollah Khamenei told a very large gathering of worshippers that Imam Khomeini's thoughts were the guiding principle of the Islamic Revolution, adding that Imam followed several major policies including reliance on pure Islam, faith in God's promises, and confidence in people.