Author recalls historic meeting with Imam Khomeini

A prominent author has called his historic meeting with Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic.

ID: 43649 | Date: 2016/04/09
Meeting with Imam Khomeini is the name of a book written by a Pakistani Muslims who highlights divine perspectives of the personality of the founder of the Islamic Republic.


The book is written by Kokab Siddique, a sunni Pakistani Muslim who is currently living in the United States.  


The writer who met Imam Khomeini in early years of the victory of the Islamic revolution, is higly appreciated of Imam Khomeini simple life style and his spiritual and divine virtues.


The prestigious author believes that Imam has had deep roots among public and they showed also great devotion for him.  


Siddique describes the environment and circumstances surrounding the Islamic Revolution, and maintains it was strongly supported by public masses and oppressed people.


The internationally-reputed author believes that the victory of the Islamic Revolution under the leadership of Imam Khomeini has had great similarities with the mission of the divine prophets.


Just as the holy prophet of Islam on the historic occasion of Mecca victory in early Islamic history caused the goodness to overcome the evil powers and the justice to emerge triumphant, in my viewpoint Imam Khomeini also revived same values by following the footsteps of the holy prophet in contemporary history, the author stresses.


He also notes that the groups and crowds of public used to hold gatherings with Imam Khomeini on daily basis, and Imam also responded their emotions and devotions with mutual respect.   


The author also recalls his meeting with Imam in his simply built room where the Muslim world leader used to hold meetings with public figures and officials from various country.


The authors say he felt a spiritual relief during the meeting and denounced the propaganda which was being launched by some western media outlets against the Islamic revolution.


He also briefed Imam about his efforts and publishings to counter such vicious propaganda. Imam prayed a successful career for the author.  


It is noteworthy that the Islamic revolution under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini strengthened the entire Muslim world and oppressed nations across the globe.