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.

A person afflicted with ‘ujb never cares to rectify himself, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini explains that a person afflicted with ‘ujb never cares to rectify himself; rather, he considers. himself as a pious and virtuous person, and never thinks of purging himself from sins.

Human being is plagued with the evil of self-love, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, the vice of ‘ujb is the product of self-love; since the human being is plagued with the evil of self-love, it is the source of all human faults and moral vices.

Imam Khomeini’s famous work “Forty Hadith” remains unprecedented, contents appealing to both ...

The original work in Persian, published under the title “Arba’in, or chihil hadith” was written by Imam Khomeini more than five decades ago and was completed in the month of Muharram 1358 AH.

Imam Khomeini explained how to eradicate the roots of moral diseases

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained how to eradicate roots of moral diseases such as anger, bragging and the self-love.

What are some of important discussions Imam included in his famous work “Forty Hadith”?

Pride is found in the most vicious of human beings, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam through his theological works says it should be remembered that in the same way as ‘ujb is sometimes the source of pride, jealousy (hasad) may also be the source of pride.

Moral merits and demerits from Imam Khomeini viewpoint

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the believers to decorate themselves with divine virtues and avoid from moral decline.