Religion and Democracy in Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei’s Thoughts" has thoroughly been ...

The present paper will explain the religious democracy in the ideologies of leaders of the Islamic republic of Iran (Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei), with in three theoretical, principles and components of religious democracy. In the thoughts of Imam Khomeini and ayatollah Khamenei there is a firm link between religion and politics, and democracy originates from religion.

Believers must remain determined on self-rectification, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works has stressed that a mujahid-- who struggles in the divine way is determined on self-rectification, and who has made up his mind to purify his inner self and banish satanic forces from there.

Muslims around globe marking day of Arafah

Muslims around the world are marking the Day of Arafah. The occasion is the pinnacle of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Iranians mark last 'Night of Destiny' with social distancing

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Imam Khomeini self-sacrificed in order to maintain social justice for mankind

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Imam Khomeini: Islam wishes you well; it will ensure your happiness in this and in the other world.

Best form of worship is to contemplate about God and His Power, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, there is a great merit in contemplation. Contemplation is the key to the doors of ma’rifah and to the treasure chests of knowledge and excellence.

Some moral maladies are product of self-love, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works underscored that the vice of ‘ujb is the product of self-love; since the human being is plagued with the evil of self-love, it is the source of all human faults and moral vices.