Imam Khomeini Ideology Deeply Rooted in Islam

Imam Khomeini’s mysticism sole solution to all hurdles

What follows is a rough text of an exclusive interview with Dr. Fatima Tabatabai, the head of department of the Imam Khomeini and Islamic Revolution Research Center, and head of Iran’s Scientific Association of Islamic Mysticism.

Imam Ali (PBUH) established matchless patterns of social justice

The founder of the Islamic Republic frequently said that Imam Ali—the truthful infallible successor of the holy prophet of Islam—established eternal patterns of social justice which should be followed by generations to come over the centuries.

Imam Khomeini Urged Humanity to Follow Conduct of Imam Ali (PBUH)

The founder of the Islamic Republic urged the whole human societies to follow footsteps of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) and other truthful successors of the holy prophet of Islam in order to gain prosperity and salvation.

Imam Khomeini Emphasized Preservation of Freedom, Independence

The great figure of contemporary history advised the elites and masses to preserve freedom and independence through participation in referendum and elections.

Imam Khomeini Encouraged Christians to act upon Jesus Teachings

The great Imam Khomeini used to encourage Christian masses and leaders to resort to pure and genuine divine teachings as promoted by the Jesus Christ, the prophet of peace and friendship.

Imam's Message to the Iranian Nation on the Brutal Massacre of Shahrivar 17

Iran today, is rose-colored; bravery and exhilaration is observable everywhere… How I wish that Khomeini were amongst you and, by your side in the frontline of defense, would be killed for the sake of God the Almighty.

Imam Underscored Importance of Islamic Events

Imam Khomeini used to give a great importance to events on the Islamic calendar and urged the masses and leaders to undertake all of their efforts to solve the Muslim world's problems on the divine-oriented occasions.