Imam never used religious finances even to pay pilgrimage

A memoirs by Imam’s family members

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini releases message of condolence over passing of Imam's pupil and companion

Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Mohammad Reza Rahmat, one of sincere and steadfast companions of Najaf era of Imam Khomeini has passed away. Seyyed Hassan Khomeini has released a message of condolence on this sad occasion.

Haj Mustafa, was the closest person to Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini used to spend 7th Muharram onward in Karabla

Ayatollah Khatam Yazdi- Ibid, Vol. 3, pp. 24 and 25

Imam Khomeini welcomed European Muslims, made no objections.

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini paid special attention to paying Eidi on Nowruz

While in exile in the holy city of Najaf, Imam wrote his beloved son Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini to pay certain or specified amount of payments to family members and relatives on the auspicious occasion of new Persian year.

Imam Khomeini undertook untiring efforts for victory of Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini monitored the Islamic Revolution from exile successfully despite very tough challenges and circumstances. Only two weeks after the Shah fled Iran on January 16, 1979, Imam Khomeini returned to Iran triumphantly, on February 1, 1979, invited by the anti-Shah revolution which was already in progress.

Leader pays tribute to Imam Khomeini