Historic letter to Gorbachev proves Imam's unique visionan and revolutionary leadership

Imam Khomeini asked that “Indeed, how can Islam be the opium of the people—the religion that has made Iranians as firm as a mountain against superpowers?”

Video: Imam Khomeini, the man who will never die

Many pundits believe that Imam Khomeini was an influential political figure who brought about a sea change to the entire world. Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini started his movement against the anti-Islamic policies of the former Shah in 1963.The movement that resulted in an unprecedented change in the 20th century.

Imam Khomeini opposed Shah’s dependence on West

The Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, had been dependent on the west throughout his rule – a source of anger among Iranian public, who had launched a struggle under leadership of Imam Khomeini against Shah and his western backers. The dependence on foreign powers had led to collapse of Shah regime.

Imam Khomeini formed revolutionary council to run affairs

The Council of the Islamic Revolution consisted of academic figures appointed by Imam Ruhollah Khomeini to manage the Iranian Revolution on 10 January 1979, shortly before his return to Iran.

In remembrance of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, a key aide to Imam Khomeini

Late Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani was among the main aides to late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.

Did Imam Khomeini believe that Ayatollah Montazeri would be a potential successor after himself?

Serving people surpasses a position

Imam's priority was to support seminary students

Memoirs by Imam Khomeini’s daughter in law becoming increasingly popular

A series of memories which have been penned and compiled by Dr. Fatima Tabatabai, the daughter in law of Imam Khomeini, are becoming increasingly popular.