Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?

Imam Khomeini used to perform the Ziyarat Ashura in Nofal-e-Louchato during the days of Muharram

The Imam was standing in the prayer room, holding a corner. They were reciting dhikr. I listened carefully. "Assalamu alaykum ya Abu Abdullah wa ali al-arwah" was the whisper that was imprinted on their lips

Month of Muharram is that witnessed the downfall of big powers against the word of truth

Tasua and Ashura, the day of loyalty and resistance of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions

Khomeini's Revolution Inspired by Ashura Uprising

According to Imam Khomeini, what was the main goal of the uprising of Imam Hussein (AS)?

Imam Khomeini stressed Islamic revolution is a light of Ashura

Imam Khomeini thorough his historic messages and speeches stressed that Islamic Revolution of Iran was inspired by the culture of Ashura.

The Ashura Uprising in the Words and Messages of Imam Khomeini