Man cannot construct others unless he himself is constructed, Imam Khomeini elucidated

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works explained that man cannot construct others unless he himself is constructed and the country cannot be constructed if others themselves are not constructed.

Education should be accompanied by steps in bringing selfish desires under full control

Imam Khomeini through a series of speeches and statements explained that any step taken towards education and training should be accompanied by steps in bringing selfish desires under full control.

Imam Khomeini’s approach to politics was shaped by his deep spirituality

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, used to highlight the philosophy of divine feast during the holy month of Ramadan. He would insist on availing opportunities of self-training and self-purification during these divine days.

Imam Khomeini highlighted moral and spiritual aspects of holy prophet’s missions

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages said that the holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was assigned by God with a mission to complete moral of excellence.

Imam Khomeini defined stages of spiritual journey, self-purification

According to Imam Khomeini, to understand the truth and return to one's self, the first step is rising for Allah and abstaining from rising for the self.

Imam Khomeini, a true man of God, lived simple and modest lifestyle

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.

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.