Imam Khomeini distinguishing features of those accustomed to Riya

Imam explains Riya by saying that since this vice is so hidden and subtle that it remains unnoticed by the person himself, he is unaware of the fact that inwardly he is a hypocrite, and he imagines his actions to be pure and untainted.

Imam Khomeini advised to act against desires of the self

Imam Khomeini advised the believers and faithful people to undertake serious efforts in order to get rid of the inclinations and desires of the self.

Imam explains about someone who pays no attention to anything other than the dark wilderness

Description of sensual desires according to Imam Khomeini.

Total attachment to this world gradually immerses the person in various sins and offences, Imam ...

Imam Khomeini stresses that total attachment to the material world gradually immerses the person in various sins and offences.

Divine prophets advocated for controlling and bridling desires

Imam Khomeini through his theological explained that none of the messengers of God have ever demanded to completely kill sensuality and desire or to extinguish the fire of passion or anger and ignore the inventions of imagination.

Imam Khomeini recommended believers to be Be afraid of God Almighty

Imam Khomeini explained through his theological works that God Almighty covers up bad deeds as long as they do not cross certain limits.

God Almighty always seeks for an excuse to shower His mercy

Imam Khomeini through his theological works has stressed that God Almighty is the Compassionate and always seeks for an excuse to shower His mercy.