Imam Khomeini established Islamic Republic, promoted democracy

In remembrance of Imam Khomeini

What comes following is a speech and a piece of writing delivered by a Nigerian scholar and originally published in Tehran times in month of June, which coincided with passing anniversary of Imam Khomeini.

Imam Khomeini encouraged democratic norms, boosted role of parliament

Popular vote and the elections was widely accepted and accepted as vital norm and was institutionalized in the structure of the Islamic system following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Imam Khomeini Used to Stay Awake on Nights of Qadr

The great Imam used to stay awake during nights of Qadr to say prayers, recite supplications and recommended the youth to undertake serious efforts for purification of their hearts and souls during these sacred days and nights.

What was great work done by Imam Khomeini?

The Islamic Revolution was a triumph; it was both a victory on the battlefield against the Arrogant Front, and, at a higher level, a winning of the hearts of the youth.

Imam Khomeini insisted on preserving Imam Ali (PBUH)’s patterns of justice, divine legacy

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages stressed the need to preserve legacy and patterns of justice set by Imam Ali (PBUH), the truthful successor of the holy prophet of Islam.

What wish did Imam Khomeini used to make on New Persian year?

Imam Khomeini in a historic message once said that he wished for oppressed nations to be released form clutches of global arrogance and world colonial powers.

FM Zarif says Iran will never allow others to decide its fate

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said in a Twitter post that the Iranian nation's struggle to nationalize the country's oil industry in 1951 is proof that the country will never allow others to decide its fate.