Imam Khomeini stressed need for departing from the 'self’ , efforts for purification

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works said that departing from the 'self’ is a prelude to the perfection of mankind.

Imam Khomeini used to reap many spiritual benefits from holy months

Imam Ali (PBUH)'s legacy should be kept alive, his eternal patterns of justice should be followed

The founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic messages maintained that Imam Ali (PBUH)'s and established eternal patterns of social justice which should be followed by generations to come over the centuries.

Imam Khomeini explained difference between Knowledge and belief

Imam Khomeini, through his theological works stated that anyone who has gained knowledge of religion through rational demonstrations and arguments, ought to submit to them whole-heartedly with the totality of his being and obey the call of his heart dutifully i.e. with complete surrender to God.

Imam Khomeini described Islamic Revolution as divine gift

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic said in his Last Will that the Revolution in this country has been a gift of God and a favor from the Invisible bestowed on this ravaged and tyrannized nation.

Holy prophet relieved humanity from social and moral decline, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini maintained that the holy prophet of Islam was sent to relieve humanity from chains of all type of slavery.

Fitrah includes all true teachings which God ingrained in human nature, Imam Khomeini explained

According to the Imam Khomeini, fitrah does not exclusively mean tawhid [monotheism], as “it includes all the true teachings which God Almighty has ingrained in the nature of His slaves” and these have been moulded in their being and personality.

Principles of Imam Khomeini's ideals and political thought

Imam Khomeini is exception among Muslim scholars as he succeeded in bringing about a revolution and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thus, it is necessary to delve into his ideas and examine his political thought for various reasons.