Imam Khomeini challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

Ahmad Khomeini, stood by Imam and revolution through thick and thin times

Late Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini, the son of the founder of the Islamic Revolution has been considered as treasure because he had been aware and well familiar with the history of the Islamic Revolution.

Imam did not like to use pulpit out of respect for great scholars.

Narrated by: Sayed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic--Taken from: Shahed Journal, no. 195

Imam’s teaching focused often on relevance of religion to practical issues of the day

Imam Khomeini's teaching focused often on the overriding relevance of religion to practical social and political issues of the day.

Elucidating strategies and policies of Qom seminary from aspects of Imam Khomeini and the current ...

Author: Masoume Noorafken Gurchin Qala University: Imam Khomeini College, Educational and Research Institute

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership overthrew Western backed monarchy in Iran

Imam Khomeini has been a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.

Imam Khomeini led revolution against US-backed oppression of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

On February 1, 1979 after years of exile, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, returned to Iran.

Islamic revolution remains a source of inspiration for many across the globe

Iran is marking the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Although the significance of the revolution is an evolving process that has transcended generations, it is worth looking at why the revolution took place in the first place, one which is still a source of inspiration for many across the world.