Special competition of writing memories about Imam Khomeini extended for one month.

Imam Khomeini distinguishing features of those accustomed to Riya

Imam explains Riya by saying that since this vice is so hidden and subtle that it remains unnoticed by the person himself, he is unaware of the fact that inwardly he is a hypocrite, and he imagines his actions to be pure and untainted.

The light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon heart without teachings of Islam

According to Imam, without adhering to the apparent teachings of Islam it is not possible that the light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon his heart.

Imam explains about someone who pays no attention to anything other than the dark wilderness

Imam stressed the need to be certain in faith and trust in God Almighty

According to Imam Khomeini, if man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord, and that God, the Exalted, is present everywhere and sees everything, in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.

Leader says Hajj can foil all plots of arrogant powers, Zionists against humanity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the annual Hajj rituals can foil all the plots of the arrogant powers and the Zionists against humanity.

Imam Khomeini: All hearts are in God's hands. The converter of all hearts is God.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V. 1, P. 120

Millions of Muslims begin ‘biggest’ Hajj pilgrimage in years in Mecca

Millions of Muslim worshipers from across the world have started the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, with the rituals taking place over a period of several days and culminating in Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).