Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.

On the occasion of the anniversary of Imam Khomeini's return to the homeland

Head of institute says Imam's personality is transnational and belongs to all

Dr. Ali Komsari, the head of institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works has said that all efforts should be seriously undertaken to promote various perspectives of Imam's personality and his dynamic works. And a wide-range coordination was needed to accomplish this mission.

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Imam advised to take an action against moral vices when one’s youth

Imam through his theological work recalls that great Shaykh, the accomplished ‘arif Shahabadi-my soul be sacrificed for him—used to say that it is better to take an action against moral vices when one’s youth and its powers and vivacity are still there.

Imam Khomeini: Women is the brilliant element constituting the cornerstone of human virtues and ...

Sahifeh- ye- Imam, V 16, P 169

Imam had great devotion prayers in youth.

A memoir by Ayatollah Subhani – Imam's student

The destinies of the country, in the hands of the educated.