Soul is of immense source of vast transcendental knowledge, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that one of the levels of contemplation is meditation on the states of the soul, which is of immense benefit being the source of vast transcendental knowledge.

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Imam Khomeini's old friend and companion

Ayatollah Rafsanjani was a longtime friend of Imam Khomeini

Late Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani in pictures

Imam Khomeini explained how to eradicate the roots of anger

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers to eradicate the roots of anger and decorate themselves with divine virtues.

A Muslim clergy should be pious and able to educate society, Imam Khomeini explained

A Muslim clergy should be pious and attracted to God, the Most Exalted, the Most High, whole­heartedly so that he will be able to educate society

Imam advised to take an action against moral vices when one’s youth

Imam through his theological work recalls that great Shaykh, the accomplished ‘arif Shahabadi-my soul be sacrificed for him—used to say that it is better to take an action against moral vices when one’s youth and its powers and vivacity are still there.