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.

Iranians go to polls in parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections/ Imam Khomeini urged massive ...

Iranians are heading to the polls in parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei calling on the voters to turn in big numbers to please friends and disappoint enemies.

Imam Khomeini sought massive turnout, participation of public in elections

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages had urged the public to make sure the vast turnout during elections.

Imam Khomeini explained how sins corrupt the heart

Imam Khomeini through his books and works explained that not only are these illnesses unaccompanied by pain, but they also bring apparent pleasure. Meetings and sessions of backbiting are very warm and sweet! Love of the self and love of the world, which are the roots of all sins, are pleasurable.

Imam Khomeini encouraged massive participation of public masses in elections

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic speeches and messages used to encourage the public masses to ensure the vast turnout during elections.

Imam Khomeini warned against becoming aggressive during academic discussions

Imam Khomeini advised the seminary figures and scholars to remain calm and exercise patience during the discussions. Imam explains if you see that the other party is justified in its argument, you are expected to admit your fault and confirm what opponents say.

Revisiting Ayatollah Khomeini’s Doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqıh (Velayat-e Faqıh)

Soul is of immense source of vast transcendental knowledge, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that one of the levels of contemplation is meditation on the states of the soul, which is of immense benefit being the source of vast transcendental knowledge.