Learning sciences must pave way for refinement of soul and acquisition of virtues

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students that the learning of these sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul and the acquisition of virtue

If man does not cast pollution from the core of his soul, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, if man does not cast pollution from the core of his soul, not only will whatever studying and learning he does be of no benefit by itself, rather it will actually be harmful.

Imam’s advice to seminary students

Source: Imam speeches addressed to seminary students

Independence and self-sufficiency from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini stressed the need for a process of spiritual development

The way of moral reform advocated by Imam Khomeini is a process of spiritual development in which the adept learns to conquer and then lose interest in his worldly desires and become totally devoted to God.

The Idea of Ommah in Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

By studying the terminology used by Imam Khomeini, it is concluded that the concept of "nation" is a marginal one, in relation with the concept of "Ommah" In fact, Imam Khomeini has not negated nationalism with the meaning of national authority in his comments, but he has negated ethnicity and clanship and their undesirable impact as the factors of separation among Islamic Ommah.

‘Ujb in itself is a destructive and dangerous vice which spoils the faith and the deeds

Imam Khomeini warned believers that pride will bring about moral decline and said Know that ‘ujb in itself is a destructive and dangerous vice which spoils the faith and the deeds.

Imam Khomeini stressed need to acquire nobility of character

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the faithful figures to try to reform and refine themselves before they enter among the people.