Leader says Iran debunked Western fallacy that religion and progress are incompatible

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran has successfully debunked the Western fallacy that religion and state are not compatible, attributing the country's progress to adherence to religious values.

Imam Khomeini taught Muslims that resistance against aggressive power a priority

A western journalist and activist

Imam Khomeini revived genuine Islam and awakened Muslims

Beir Geit Sarha, a German journalist

Imam Khomeini recited supplication from rooftop

(A memoir by Hajjat al-Islam Hamid Rouhani)

Imam always wanted seminary students to preserve their dignity

Ayatollah Mohammadi Gilani, Conduct of Imam Khomeini, Golamali Rajaei, Vol. 3, P. 267

More kind than father, more punctual than clock

Imam never adjourned his schedule in any circumstances.

Imam Khomeini's spouse was well aware of ultimate goal, endured great difficulties

Imam Khomeini's wife, known as the holy Lady of Iran or the lady of the revolution was a wise and patient woman. If one pays attention to her patience, one easily finds that it was with great wisdom. She knew of the ultimate goal they wanted to achieve and so she endured great difficulties.

Imam Khomeini never woke up anybody for morning prayers