The late founder of the Islamic Republic introduced Imam Rida (PBUH), one of the infallible successors of the holy prophet of Islam, as perfect role model in order to gain salvation in this world and the hereafter.
Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once in a historic address said that it was source of pride for Iranians as they are living shelter of holy shrine of Imam Rida (PBUH), which is sources of abundance for all believers and faithful people.
Imam Khomeini described the holy shrine of Imam Rida (PBUH) in city of Mashhad as a site of knowledge, wisdom and landing place of divine angels.
Imam Khomeini in his speeches recommended to all people to follow footsteps of the infallible Imams, the truthful successor of the holy prophet, who revived genuine Islamic teachings and values.
Imam Ali ibn Musa al Reza (peace be upon him), the eighth Shia Holy Imam and truthful successor of the holy prophet of Islam was born on 11th Zee al Qa'adah 148 AH of Islamic calender. in the holy city of Madinah.
Blessed were those who by chance became wealthy, and who assumed simplicity and austerity so their simple life became a source of consolation for the poor and a model for the rich. This can be illustrated from the life of Imam ‘Ali (PBUH).
These divine personalities taught the lesson of life to the people. Imam Reza (PBUH), who faced all those unpleasant occurring and sufferings for spiritual cause, paved the way with great patience. The infallible Imam was divinely entitled "al Rida" which means that Allah Almighty and His holy messenger were deeply pleased with him.
Majlisi in Biharul Anwar V 49 Page 101, writes that our 8th Imam insisted on eating his meals only after the entire members of his family, young and old, servants and grooms were present. One day someone who was fonder of royal formalities than the fraternity of the Ahlul Bayt, suggested that it would be better to make separate eating arrangements for the servants, The Imam replied, "All are created by God, Adam is their father and Eve is their mother.