Determination and firmness of Imam Khomeini played greater role in revolution victory

Decisiveness and irreconcilableness were characteristics that made a unique successful leader. Imam condemned any compromise with regime and its supporters. He even disagreed with "step by step" offer of the politicians.

1979's historic referendum showed Imam Khomeini's reliance on people

From very beginning of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini had pursue the officials to manage to hold a historic referendum in order to establish an Islamic-democratic system in the country.

Imam Khomeini: Now, it is you, the brave nation, who are the guards of Islamic republic. Now, it is ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, Vol 6, Page 401

Imam Khomeini: O, nation, wake up! O, government, wake up! Everybody wake up! You are all in the ...

Imam Khomeini: A nation that with trust in the great God and for the resurrection of Islam, has ...

Imam Khomeini: Our nation has found its way and now will not rest until the obliteration of the ...

‏‏ ‏ We hold dear the nation of Islam, whether it be Turkish, Arab, Iranian, or from any other part ...

I am not eager to impose anything on my nation. And Islam does not let us engage in the act of ...