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.

World leaders congratulate Iran on Islamic Revolution anniversary

Several world leaders, senior officials and foreign ministries have congratulated the Iranian government and nation over the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Iranians, other Muslims attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Millions of Muslims across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein, the third Shia imam, was martyred.

Activists, members of various Indian media groups visit Imam’s residence, art gallery

A group consisting of various Indian media groups have visited Imam Khomeini’s residence and an adjoin art gallery and complex. Imam's simple life style and ideals have not only attracted the devotees but also no-Muslims from across various parts of the globe.

Activists from various Indian media groups visit Imam's residence, art and gallery complex.

Imam Khomeini’s fight against colonialism centered around Palestine: Academic

Imam Khomeini was a combination of a “rare and remarkable individual” who combined a “deep insight into human conditions” with “larger ideas about how to organize society”, says an analyst.

Persian Gulf, important part of undeniable identity of Iran, region: Amir-Abdollahian

Iran’s foreign minister says the Persian Gulf is an “important part of the undeniable identity” of the country and the entire region.

Salman Rushdie became a key culprit in fomenting hatred against Islam and Muslim

In early 1989, Imam Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for the execution of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-born British author, who became a key culprit in fomenting hatred against Islam and Muslim.