Islamic Revolution created anti-hegemonic discourse

Imam Khomeini constructed political identity with Islam as focal point

On the 34th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution, his figure remains crucial not only to understanding the current political landscape of the Islamic Republic but also to comprehend the general discourse in the Muslim world.

Devotees of Imam Khomeini are gearing up to mark the 34th anniversary of his departure worldwide

Iranians and devotees of Imam Khomeini are gearing up to mark the 34th anniversary of his departure worldwide. The late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran passed away on June 3, 1989, at the age of 87.

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?

Imam Khomeini attached special attention to al-Aqsa Mosaque and International Quds Day

Imam Khomeini also strongly denounced the notorious treaty of Camp David between the Israeli regime and some Arab countries.

The Idea of Ommah in Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

By studying the terminology used by Imam Khomeini, it is concluded that the concept of "nation" is a marginal one, in relation with the concept of "Ommah" In fact, Imam Khomeini has not negated nationalism with the meaning of national authority in his comments, but he has negated ethnicity and clanship and their undesirable impact as the factors of separation among Islamic Ommah.

Imam reacted on-time to blasphemous contents of Rushdie book

In February 1989, Imam Khomeini issued a fatwa – a death sentence – on apostate Rushdie.

Imam Khomeini recommended Christians to act upon Jesus teachings

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic in his message on the occasion of Christmas and New Year invited the Christians and other followers of divine religions to resort to genuine divine teachings.