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 Khomeini Urged for Massive Rallies on Quds Day

After the victory of the Revolution, Imam Khomeini declared the last Friday of the month of Ramadan, the “Qods Day” and urged all Muslims of the world to hold annual rallies in support of the oppressed people of Palestine.

Imam emphasized maintaining unity for liberation of Palestine

Imam Khomeini emphasized maintaining unity for the liberation of Palestine as being the most important, main path to achieving victory.

Imam Khomeini: It was only the early Islamic governments that provided support to the nations and ...

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Imam Khomeini always warned against malicious behavior of Israel, highlighted Palestinian issue

The Palestinian issue and the malicious behavior of Israel were always topics that Imam Khomeini talked about in his speeches, because it was of great importance to him.

Imam Khomeini's idea of unity week was to strengthen unity, avoid enemy traps

Imam Khomeini came up with the idea of the Islamic Unity Week. This was based on the strategy of the Islamic Republic to avoid enemy traps and instead strengthen unity among Muslims.

Unity, an example of the blessings of Islamic Revolution

Unity Week, Declaration of brotherhood with world Muslims