Internal struggle is of great significance for all great religious thinkers, Imam Khomeini ...

According to Imam Khomeini, the jihad al-nafs or the internal struggle is of great significance for all great religious thinkers, mystics, and moralists.

Imam Khomeini defined sincere and pure modesty

It is true that sometimes the vice of love of the world and the ambition for worldly honor and glory makes men to adopt modest and humble behavior.

Human nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor, Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, thankfulness is natural and man’s nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor. If one tries to read the book of his own heart, he will see that this law is written there.

Self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker of truth, Imam Khomeini explained

The late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works explained that self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker (mujahid) of truth.

Imam Khomeini warned against acquiring knowledge for the sake of personal desires.

God Almighty, grant us the capacity to realize our responsibilities: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini through his works advised the believers to do utmost so God Almighty, grant them the capacity to realize their responsibilities.

The other world is the place where secrets are exposed, Imam Khomeini sheds light

Imam Khomeini explained for believers through his theological works that the other world is the place where what is hidden is unveiled and secrets are exposed.

Submission is quite a different thing from knowledge, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, the submission, which is the gratification and comfort of the heart, is quite a different thing from knowledge, which is the gratification of the mind.