"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Pure Islam from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

At a ceremony held at Imam Khomeini's mausoleum south of Tehran on June 4, 2010, Ayatollah Khamenei told a very large gathering of worshippers that Imam Khomeini's thoughts were the guiding principle of the Islamic Revolution, adding that Imam followed several major policies including reliance on pure Islam, faith in God's promises, and confidence in people.

Imam Khomeini, a true man of God, lived simple and modest lifestyle

Imam Khomeini undoubtedly one of the greatest figures of contemporary history

Imam Khomeini is undoubtedly one of the greatest figures of contemporary history ï even western commentators have been forced to admit as much ï but this still does not adequately reflect his total personality, whose influence extends far beyond the borders of Iran.

Imam Khomeini does not construe politics as a science of power

The basic tenets of Imam Khomeini's political thought should be ascertained from his approach to the concepts of religion and politics. He has forwarded his ideas on these two concepts on different occasions and meetings from the very beginning of the Islamic movement in Iran.

Genuine politics guides people and leads them towards their real interest, Imam Khomeini explained

In Imam Khomeini's view, religion is not limited in establishing relations between man and God nor is it confined to celestial happiness of man.

Imam Khomeini paid special attention to man

Imam Khomeini, the great leader of contemporary Muslim world in his attitude paid a special attention to man.

Imam Khomeini's philosophical and mystical attitude

Imam Khomeini, the spiritual leader of contemporary world, had not only possessed a jurisprudential outlook, but also a superior philosophical and mystical attitude.