The Imam Invites Iranians to put Behind Carnal Desires

The Imam’s 1989 Nowruz Statement

On the 21st of March 1989, the Imam once again addressed the Iranian nation on Nowruz. In this statement he encouraged Iranians to act like the infallibles and try to put behind their carnal desires in the New Year. He also congratulated the anniversary of the birth of Imam Hussein (as) and the awaited Imam, Imam al-Mehdi (as).

The Imam issued a congratulatory statement for the birth of Jesus Christ and the start of the New Year

Jesus, a Prophet who resurrected the dead and awakened the sleeping

The great leader of the revolution issued a statement to congratulate the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ and the start of the New Year. The Imam’s statement was in line with the Islamic teachings and the rich Iranian culture, which recommend respect towards different religions and cultures.

Imam’s political characteristics

The Imam reacted to insults in a way which pleases God

The author of the book, Nehzat-e-Imam Khomeini, talked about the Imam’s reactions and political movements in the presence of a number of clergymen at the Islamic sciences centre or Jami’e Oloom Islami centre. Two of the Imam’s most prominent characteristics were his swift and well-thought out reactions and his prudence.

The start of political confrontations

Norooz, The first day of Spring and Iranian new year