The Idea of Ommah in Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

By studying the terminology used by Imam Khomeini, it is concluded that the concept of "nation" is a marginal one, in relation with the concept of "Ommah" In fact, Imam Khomeini has not negated nationalism with the meaning of national authority in his comments, but he has negated ethnicity and clanship and their undesirable impact as the factors of separation among Islamic Ommah.

The holy prophet's knowledge was derived from the Divine Revelation

The Prophet (S), whose knowledge was derived from the Divine Revelation, and whose soul was so great that it could preponderate over the spirits of millions upon millions of human beings.

Imam Khomeini: The essential purpose of revelation is to develop divine knowledge in man.

Imam Khomeini: The only blessing for all people is piety and loyalty to Islam.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V. 1, P 386

Imam Khomeini advised believers to drive off legions of satanic armies from empire of soul

Imam Khomeini, the world spiritual and religious leader, advised believers to drive off legions of satanic armies from the empire of his soul

Divine prophets were constantly seeking greater knowledge and more perfect awareness, Imam Khomeini ...

Imam advised believers that one must tear these veils and push aside these dark and light curtains which cover the heart and are barriers to union with Allah .

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.

Imam Khomeini highlights importance of knowledge, awareness to actualize justice

According to Imam Khomeini, everything begins with knowledge and awareness and to gain knowledge, one should primarily forgo denial.