Modesty is the product of knowledge and wisdom

Imam Khomeini advised believers to be display modesty in all fields of life because pride is the outcome of ignorance.

Imam stressed tasks should be done for pure divine sake

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers and faithful people to carry out tasks and jobs for divine sake with pure intentions.

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

Imam stressed the need to be certain in faith and trust in God Almighty

According to Imam Khomeini, if man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord, and that God, the Exalted, is present everywhere and sees everything, in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.

Request to God for vision and brightness, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers that supplications are a request to God, the Exalted, for vision and brightness of the heart so one may tear the veils of light and reach the source of greatness.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to refrain from self pride and glorification

Imam Khomeini advised to refrain from pride and self-glorification, since pride is God Almighty’s mantle, and one who contests with God regarding His cloak, God will shatter him and disgrace him on the Day of Resurrection.

There is also another world for you, there is also the resurrection, Imam Khomeini highlighted

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that there is also another world for you, there is also the resurrection. (You are not like other existents for which there is no returning.)