How sins block some humans from the presence of God, Imam Khomeini explained

Life and knowledge are shadows of His attributes

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that life, power, knowledge and other accomplishments are shadows of His attributes.

Imam Khomeini warned against committing disobedience of God Almighty

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers for not committing sins or disobedience of God the Almighty.

God Almighty blessed humans with intellect

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that God, the Almighty sent the prophets and awliya [the friends of God, saints, holy men] to guide people and to help them to reform themselves

Imam Khomeini recommended believers to perform self refinement at early stages of life

Imam Khomeini explained through his theological works that the more one’s age advances, the more the things which conflict with human felicity multiply and the more one’s powers are weakened.

Imam Khomeini advised to rectify deeds, expel love of self

Imam Khomeini advised believers to purify their intentions, rectify your deeds, expel love of self and position from their hearts.

Love for world prevents you from performing deeds purely for God, the Almighty

Imam Khomeini explained that if you are dominated by love of the world and love of the self, and if this prevents you from perceiving truths and realities, and prevents you from performing deed purely for God.

Imam Khomeini warned against the desire of the self

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that if one follows the desires of the self and from the day he becomes acquainted with himself pays no attention to anything other than the dark wilderness.