Imam Khomeini: We should follow in the footsteps of those who are serving the country selflessly ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 14. P 177

Imam Khomeini highlighted virtues of Imam Musa al-Kazim (PBUH)

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic messages and speeches advised believers to follow footsteps of pure progeny of the holy prophet of Islam.

Reaction of Pahlavi regime to news of Imam Khomeini's return

With the arrival of February 1979, the news of the imam's return to the country became stronger. This news caused many actions, from closing the airport to threatening to blow the plane up and military coup to delay his trip.

Imam Ali ('a) had been appearance of the absolute justice

The late founder of the Islamic Repubic used to maintain that that Imam Ali (PBUH), is the appearance of the absolute justice, the marvel of the world , who has no equal by kindness in the world-from the beginning until the eternity- unless the more respectable Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

Imam Ali’s (PBUH) auspicious birth happened in the holy month of Rajab

Imam used to frequently perform pilgrimage of holy shrines in Karbala

Extracted by memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini underscored the significance of following Fatima Zahra’s divine character

Hazrat Zahra (PBUH) from Imam Khomeini's point of view.