Imam Khomeini’s Letter to Gorbachev revisited

On January 3, 1988, a historic letter was delivered from Imam Khomeini to President Mikhail Gorbachev. This letter has since been entered into the annals of history as a piece of remarkably insightful and indeed prophetic writing from one head of state to another.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to perform worship with tranquility of mind

Imam Khomeini through his theological works recommended that the sālik should perform his worship with quietude of the heart and a tranquility of the mind.

Imam Khomeini advised faithful people to strengthen their spiritual powers to acquire nobility of ...

Imam Khomeini advised faithful people to strengthen their spiritual powers, to acquire nobility of character, and to gain spirituality and piety [taqwa].

Imam Khomeini advised believers not let false doctrines and opinions deceive them

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, explains the matter in his famous book "an exposition on Forty Hadith" as following:

Imam Khomeini: How can one enter the presence of the Lord and the guest house of the Lord of lords ...

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Imam stressed purifying and refining the soul

Imam Khomeini advised to protect and keep safe the seminaries and clerical centers from the thievery and influence of the enemies of Islam and the hands of the colonialists.

Imam recommended believers should be cautious of the guiles of the self

Man remains in the remembrance of God Almighty in all conditions

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers and faithful people to remain in the remembrance of God Almighty in all conditions and states.