The danger of being self-centered and neglecting God

Imam Khomeini stressed need for remembering graces bestowed by God Almighty

Imam Khomeini said: You know that 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.

Imam called on Gorbachev to study Islam earnestly

After mentioning these problems and preliminary points, let me call on you to study Islam earnestly, not because Islam and the Muslims may need you but because Islam has exalted universal values which can bring comfort and salvation to all nations and remove the basic problems of mankind, Imam Khomeini wrote in a historic letter to former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

Imam hosted and remained present at mourning ceremony in Karbala

A memoir by Hojjat al-Islam Seyyed Ali Akbar Mohtashemipour

Imam warns against maltreatment of the people of household, neighbors, colleagues

Imam Khomeini explained that one of the moral maladies, which may destroy one, cause torment of the grave, and plague man in this world, is the maltreatment of the people of his household, his neighbors, his colleagues and others around him.

Imam Khomeini: All these things are according to a plan. They have planned to prevent this movement ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 8, P 331

Imam Khomeini's expectations from universities

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, said the Islamization of universities means their distinction and independence from the Western and the Eastern blocs. So in this way, we will have a sovereign nation, culture and university.

Imam Khomeini: If we really want to present a perfect meaning of sacrifice, sincerity, devotion and ...

Sahifeh- ye- Imam, V 21, P 189