Referendum held months after the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Led by Imam Khomeini, the Islamic Revolution was driven by anti-imperialist sentiments, since former Iranian monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was believed to be heavily dependent on western powers, especially the US.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to fill their hearts with light of divine knowledge

Imam Khomeini advised believers and faithful people to fill their hearts with the light of divine knowledge and wisdom.

Concepts of divine savior forms basic pillar of all divine religions, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works and historic speeches stressed that the belief and concept of divine savior and reformer who would spread justice is considered to be a basic pillar of all divine religions. Followers of all divine religions have firm belief and faith in emergence of a divine savior who could relieve the world from clutches of cruelty, injustice and inequality.

Imam Khomeini highlighted justice aspects relating to Mahdawiat belief

Imam Khomeini used to underscore importance of the 15th Sha'ban, the birthday anniversary of twelfth infallible Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (PBUH), one of the descendants of the holy prophet, and described the event as the most significant Eid for all devotees, faithful people and believers.

Special link between Imam Hussain (A.S) and Imam Mahdi (A.J)

The Auspicious Birthday of Hadrat Qa'im (the 12th Imam) (may Allah expedite his advent)

The 15th of Sha`ban

I do extend my congratulations on the occasion of the glorious birthday of the Imam of the Ummah, the essence of the creation and the inheritor of the prophet hood, the Master of the Age ( may Allah expedite his glorious advent ) to all the Muslims and the oppressed people.[1]

The attachment to material world leads gradually denial of truths, Imam explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that one comes to gradually deny these truths due to the effects of sins and the attachment of the heart to this world,

Sayyid Ahmad Khomeini married learned and pious lady

After making inquiries and listening to the Imam’s advice and other family members, Sayyid Ahmad Khomeini, may Allah be pleased with him, married Fatema Tabatabai, the daughter of Ayatollah Sultani Tabataba’i.