Internal struggle is of great significance for all great religious thinkers, Imam Khomeini ...

According to Imam Khomeini, the jihad al-nafs or the internal struggle is of great significance for all great religious thinkers, mystics, and moralists.

Human nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor, Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, thankfulness is natural and man’s nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor. If one tries to read the book of his own heart, he will see that this law is written there.

Modesty is the product of knowledge and wisdom

Imam Khomeini advised believers to be display modesty in all fields of life because pride is the outcome of ignorance.

Imam stressed tasks should be done for pure divine sake

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers and faithful people to carry out tasks and jobs for divine sake with pure intentions.

Imam Khomeini distinguishing features of those accustomed to Riya

Imam explains Riya by saying that since this vice is so hidden and subtle that it remains unnoticed by the person himself, he is unaware of the fact that inwardly he is a hypocrite, and he imagines his actions to be pure and untainted.

Imam explains about someone who pays no attention to anything other than the dark wilderness

Imam stressed the need to be certain in faith and trust in God Almighty

According to Imam Khomeini, if man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord, and that God, the Exalted, is present everywhere and sees everything, in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.

Request to God for vision and brightness, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers that supplications are a request to God, the Exalted, for vision and brightness of the heart so one may tear the veils of light and reach the source of greatness.