By Ayatollah Ja'far Sobhani
Man's creation is mingled and merged with religion and tendency towards metaphysics, never separating from it. As long as man is living, his nature is incessantly associated with such pulls and inclinations. Naturally, an incident directly connected with man's internal and eternal bents will never slide into oblivion; this is a general principle that knows neither East nor West.
On this basis, Islamic society and history of mankind will never forget the illustrious and unrivalled character of Hazrat Imam Khomeini who has changed the course of history with his lofty thoughts and ideas and sincere endeavors and efforts.
This personality managed to throw the 2500 year long effete Pahlavi monarchy into the dustbin of history in light of belief in divinely grace and faith, thus giving a new identity to Islamic society, removing the trauma of self-forgetfulness from their mind and acquainting them with his real character.
This personality and incident will remain stable and steady on account of the link he has with people's religion and faith, never losing the ability to be consigned to oblivion.
The Imam was not only at the cutting edge of scholarly stages but also abreast of the circumstances of time as far as social and political junctures was concerned, also being conversant with the pain and panacea. His shout of anger at arrogant and domineering powers was like whip shaking their back, frittering away their plans.
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