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Islam only values virtue and piety, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once in a historic remarks defined the Quranic concepts of whoever is more pious and virtuous, has more value before God.

"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Human Nature from Viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, curbing the instincts does not mean that their existence is not necessary. Instead, they must be endured. If it is so, there is no need then to preserve them, and the policy of eliminating them is the best one.

Why Imam Khomeini sometimes didn’t respond to greetings of residents in Najaf?

An Iraqi citizen has described very interesting memoirs regarding Imam Khomeini’s years of exile in Iraq and his stay in the holy city of Najaf. During a visit to Iran, the Iraqi guest recalled that sometimes Imam did not use to respond their greetings during unintended encounters.

Imam Khomeini encouraged believers to equip themsleves with wisdom and knowledge

Imam Khomeini the founder of the Islamic Republic emphasized on various perspectives of knowledge and wisdom, and encouraged the believers to decorate themselves with divine virtues. In conclusion, knowledge for the sake of knowledge is not that important.

Imam Khomeini recommends reforming the self over reforming others

Imam Khomeini, may his soul be sanctified, gives preference to reforming the self over reforming others and reckons the interior as more important than the exterior.

Faithful people should purge their 'selves' from all contamination, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his speeches and theological works explained that the faithful and believers should purge your 'selves' from all contamination. The worst one is the contamination of the 'self' with selfish and animal desires.