Religion and Democracy in Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei’s Thoughts" has thoroughly been ...

The present paper will explain the religious democracy in the ideologies of leaders of the Islamic republic of Iran (Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei), with in three theoretical, principles and components of religious democracy. In the thoughts of Imam Khomeini and ayatollah Khamenei there is a firm link between religion and politics, and democracy originates from religion.

Imam Khomeini shed light on faith in Divine justice

Imam Khomeini through his theological works says modesty and reverence before justice and hatred and rebellion before injustice are rooted in his nature.

Imam Khomeini: How can one enter the presence of the Lord and the guest house of the Lord of lords ...

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Imam Khomeini warned against committing disobedience of God Almighty

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers for not committing sins or disobedience of God the Almighty.

God Almighty blessed humans with intellect

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that God, the Almighty sent the prophets and awliya [the friends of God, saints, holy men] to guide people and to help them to reform themselves

Imam Khomeini advised believers of remembering God grances

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that thankfulness is natural and man’s nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor.

Imam Khomeini warned against the desire of the self

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that if one follows the desires of the self and from the day he becomes acquainted with himself pays no attention to anything other than the dark wilderness.

Imam advised devotees to refine and purify themselves