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.

Imam had been a father to the world oppressed people.

Hillarion Kapochi -the former head of al-Quds church

Imam Khomeini promoted spirituality, democratic values

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic promoted divine and democratic values by facilitating participation of the mass public

Imam Khomeini: I am hopeful that all the victims and the oppressed ones under the banner of Islam ...

Sahifeh- ye- Imam, V 12, P 86

Ayatollah Khamenei criticizes Muslim states for failing to cut ties with Israel

Imam Khomeini: The Exalted God has blessed it with an able hand, the power with which the oppressed ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 6. P 400

Imam revived souls and furthered objectives of oppressed people

Sheikh Khalil Hamidi, a prominent figure from Pakistan

Imam Khomeini's ideals continue to inspire Palestinians and world freedom-seeking movements

Dr. Ali Komsari, the head of institute, during his visit to Iraq has held a series of meetings with prominent figures to discuss ways to promote Imam Khomeini's works and ideals.