The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Jewish community lives in peace in Iran

A leader of the Jewish community in Tehran says followers of the religion live in peace in Iran as local Muslims respect their customs and the government remains committed to the religious law.

Imam Khomeini: I, most emphatically, request you dear youth to ostracize the impious elements as it ...

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How did Imam Khomeini see ethics in sports?

Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.

On the occasion of the anniversary of Imam Khomeini's return to the homeland

Head of institute says Imam's personality is transnational and belongs to all

Dr. Ali Komsari, the head of institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works has said that all efforts should be seriously undertaken to promote various perspectives of Imam's personality and his dynamic works. And a wide-range coordination was needed to accomplish this mission.

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”