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.

Human soul inhabits sublime world, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that the human soul inhabits another realm and another territory also, which is the world of the hidden and the sphere of the sublime world.

Imam recommended seeking refuge in God, beseeching His mercy with humble supplications

Imam Khomeini through his theological works recommended the believers to Seek refuge in God, the Most Merciful, and Beneficent, and beseech His mercy with humble supplications and lamentation, so that He may help you in this holy war against your carnal self.

According to Imam, why an idea shouldn’t be refuted immediately?

Internal struggle is of great significance for all great mystics

Imam Khomeini explains the jihad al-nafs or the internal struggle is of great significance for all great religious thinkers, mystics, and moralists.

Imam Khomeini warned against denial of realities

Imam through his theological works explained that if you hear something, which has been, reported from any thinker, mystic or ascetic, do not refute it or consider it invalid just because it is not in accordance with your taste, or does not fit in your mode of thinking.

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) was free of every material tendency

Imam al-Hadi (a.s.) turned his back on all pleasures of this worldly life and preferred the obedience of Allah to everything else.

From Imam Khomeini’s viewpoint, what are criterions for accepting or rejecting an idea?