Preserve the State of Remembrance

(Impressions from the Life of Imam Khomeini, Vol. 5, p. 183)

Imam Khomeini explains the struggle against one’s own lower desires

In his famous work an exposition on Forty Hadith, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini explains that the struggle against one’s own lower desires and weaknesses is among the most important forms of spiritual struggle.

Why does Imam assert obedience to God and adherence to His commands?

Accustom yourselves to worship

Excerpts from the conduct of Imam Khomeini, Vol. 5, p. 189

Women amidst contemporary Global transformations: Interdisciplinary approaches and new perspectives

Third Preliminary Session of the International Conference on the Transformation of Women’s Roles and Status in Light of the Thought of Imam Khomeini.

Imam Khomeini on self-discipline: Guarding the soul through daily self-examination

Imam Khomeini emphasizes that spiritual growth requires constant vigilance over one’s thoughts and actions, daily self-accountability, and sincere repentance to resist temptation and remain steadfast in obedience to God.

Imam Khomeini explains remembrance of God and His Graces

According to Imam, thankfulness is natural to human beings, and our very nature calls upon us to express gratitude to our benefactors. If we examine the book of our own hearts, we will find this principle inscribed within us. Our sense of respect and gratitude toward a benefactor increases in proportion to the generosity of the benefits we receive, particularly when that generosity is free from selfish motives. The greater the selflessness of the benefactor, the greater our sense of gratitude should be.

Imam Khomeini led believers towards the path to spiritual purification

Imam Khomeini teaches that spiritual purification begins with sincere reflection and firm determination to change one’s life. A believer must resolve to abandon sin, fulfil religious obligations, make amends for past shortcomings, and follow the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). True spiritual growth requires not only inner sincerity but also steadfast adherence to the teachings of Islam, continuous self-discipline, and reliance upon God’s mercy and guidance.