The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Imam Emphasized on Following the Holy Prophet's Teachings.

The founder of the Islamic Republic invited the Islamic community and all nations of the world to follow conduct of the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successor. 

Imam Ali (PBUH), the true manifestation of all divine names and attributes.

On the occassion of birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Ghadir is completion of religion, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works and historical messages maintained that Ghadir is the completion of the religion, the perfection of God’s greatest bounty, the most magnificent feast of Allah; it is the feast for the righteous people, followers and supporters of the holy Prophet of Islam.

Hadrat ‘Alī (‘a) is everything

Imam Khomeini used to shed tears for sufferings of prophet’s Household.

A memoir by Hojjat al-Islam Kawthari

Imam Khomeini warned against lack of faith certainty

They know the proofs for the existence of God and the reality of the Resurrection, but these very same intellectual proofs may be veils covering the heart which do not permit the light of faith to shine in.

Hadrat Hujjah, divine savior, will promote justice in all dimensions among mankind societies, Imam ...

From Imam Khomeini’s viewpoint, Hadrat Hujjah, who is from the progeny and descendant of Fatima Zahra (‘a), the daughter of the holy prophet of Islam, will be flag-bearer of justice and confront all exploiting and arrogant elements and powers.