Revisiting Imam Khomeini’s Letter to Gorbachev

On January 3, 1988, a historic letter was delivered from Imam Khomeini to President Mikhail Gorbachev. This letter has since been entered into the annals of history as a piece of remarkably insightful and indeed prophetic writing from one head of state to another.

Ring the church bells in defense of world oppressed people: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once said in a historic message that Christian leaders including the pope and priests should ring the bells of churches in the defense and interest of the oppressed people of the world.

Imam Khomeini showed mutual respect towards Christianity, Christians

Imam Khomeini, whose conduct towards followers of other religions was inspired by the divine teachings, had maintained amicable ties with followers of other religions based on kindness and mutual respect.

Imam Khomeini was particularly careful in observingthe right of the people

Imam Khomeini committed himself to a life of simplicity, spiritual discipline

An internationally-reputed scholar believes that from the beginning of his career -- both as a student and teacher of Islamic sciences, Imam Khomeini committed himself to a life of simplicity, of spiritual discipline to discover and understand the essential aspect of his life,

Imam's manner of speaking was uniquely inspirational

The atmosphere of Imam's classes was highly spiritual and angelic

Imam Sadiq (PBUH) was most famous character in terms of knowledge, virtues

Imam Sadiq (PBUH), the successor of the holy prophet of Islam, was the greatest most famous character in terms of knowledge, jurisprudence, parentage, worship, spiritual state, and ethical virtues.

Imam Khomeini explained that Islam only values virtue and piety