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

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.

Monday, March 11, 2024 05:15

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Iranians mark anniversary of US Embassy takeover

Iranians mark anniversary of US Embassy takeover

Founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Rouhollah Imam Khomeini later hailed the effort as 'a second revolution' with a greater significance.

Wednesday, November 05, 2014 10:42

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Iranians mark Anniversary of US Embassy Takeover

Iranians mark Anniversary of US Embassy Takeover

Founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Rouhollah Imam Khomeini later hailed the effort as 'a second revolution' with a greater significance.

Tuesday, November 04, 2014 06:00

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How did the Soviet Union end?

How did the Soviet Union end?

The collapse of the Soviet Union made the bipolar world disappear, a world which through the last decades had decided about the political destiny of countries. This situation eased the reliance on culture to determine different layers of foreign policies in a government-nation level by the international players. On the other hand, it confirmed that along with the cultural role of politicians, we shouldn't forget that not seeing the effects of religious features, believes and traditions of nations on structuring a culture would cause disasters.

Saturday, January 21, 2012 08:49

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