Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?

Iranians, Muslims worldwide attend mourning ceremonies to mark Tasu’a

Millions of Muslims in Iran and across the world are commemorating Tasu’a, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Tasua and Ashura, the day of loyalty and resistance of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions

The Ashura Uprising in the Words and Messages of Imam Khomeini

Iran holds grand funeral for martyrs of Israeli-US aggression

Iran is holding a grand funeral service for those martyred in the 12-day aggression by Israel and the US against the Islamic Republic.

Imam al-Baqir (‘a), a high esteemed infallible known for his knowledge and eloquence

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to recommend the believers to follow footsteps of the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.

Eid al-Fitr celebrated as holy month of Ramadan comes to a close

Muslims in Iran and many other countries are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, after the new moon of the lunar month of Shawwal was sighted the previous night.

Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights until dawn.

The night preceding Imam Ali’s martyrdom is considered to be one of the threefold Qadr (Destiny) Nights, when the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad more than 14 centuries ago. Muslims hold night-long vigils on Qadr Nights, reciting the holy Qu’ran and praying until dawn.