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.

Imam Khomeini stressed that knowledge should be accompanied by piety [taqwa] and refinement of the ...

Imam Khomeini through his works stressed that knowledge should be accompanied by piety [taqwa] and refinement of the soul.

Learning sciences must pave way for refinement of soul and acquisition of virtues

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students that the learning of these sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul and the acquisition of virtue

Humans are immersed in the mercy and compassion of God, Imam Khomeini elucidated

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that humans are immersed in the mercy and compassion of God, rejoicing in divine blessings.

Imam Khomeini Showed Great Respect for Christianity

Imam Khomeini the religious and spiritual leader of the Muslim world used to call for the Christian community to follow pure and genuine teachings as promoted by the divine prophet, Jesus Christ.

Imam Khomeini's expectations from universities

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, said the Islamization of universities means their distinction and independence from the Western and the Eastern blocs. So in this way, we will have a sovereign nation, culture and university.

Imam Khomeini wrote Kashf-ul-Israr in young age, defended Islamic and Shia beliefs

Choose a teacher of morals for yourself, Imam Khomeini advised

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students and figures to choose a teacher of morals for themselves and arrange sessions for advice, counsel, and admonition.