Human Nature from Viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, curbing the instincts does not mean that their existence is not necessary. Instead, they must be endured. If it is so, there is no need then to preserve them, and the policy of eliminating them is the best one.

Imam Khomeini strongly emphasizes knowledge that is profitable

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that abandonment of knowledge under the pretext that it often becomes a veil of man is like avoidance of food with the justification that gluttony or malnutrition is a factor in the ailments of man.

Purification of action remains source of all excellence and perfection, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini has stressed through his theological works that acts are subservient to the soul’s character (shakilah) and although the soul’s character is constituted by its inward form and the traits (malakat) inherent in it, intentions constitute its outward character.

Imam Khomeini encouraged believers to equip themsleves with wisdom and knowledge

Imam Khomeini the founder of the Islamic Republic emphasized on various perspectives of knowledge and wisdom, and encouraged the believers to decorate themselves with divine virtues. In conclusion, knowledge for the sake of knowledge is not that important.

Imam Khomeini recommends reforming the self over reforming others

Imam Khomeini, may his soul be sanctified, gives preference to reforming the self over reforming others and reckons the interior as more important than the exterior.

Humans can deliver themself from all levels of deficiency, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works and historic speeches has time and again emphasized on this fact, and asserts that one can always speak of nurture and reform.

Host related with intellectual powers attract man toward sublime, Imam Khomeini enlightened

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works made it clear that the host related with the divine and intellectual powers attracts him toward the sublime.

Imam Khomeini defined genuine political facet