The great prophets of God were sent to this world with the light of Divine Laws

Imam Khomeini through his works explained that God revealed to them heavenly books, so that they may prevent people from indulging into extravagances and immoderations, and bring the human self under the control of reason and the law of Shari’ah.

Man’s nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini has explained that thankfulness is natural and man’s nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor. If one tries to read the book of his own heart, he will see that this law is written there.

Believers' heart must be purged of impurities, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works stressed that the believers and faithful people cannot benefit from spiritual exercises unless the realm of their inner self is converted into a human state.

Seek refuge in God and turn back to Him, Imam Khomeini elucidated

Narrow-mindedness, lack of capacity causes pride, Imam Khomeini pointed out

There are some other factors that cause pride, such as narrow-mindedness, lack of capacity, petty-mindedness, baseness, and lack of fortitude.

All the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord

Imam Khomeini explained that if man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord, and that God, the Exalted, is present everywhere and sees everything, in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.

Self-examination would not hinder your day-to-day activity, Divine forces will prevail

Imam Khomeini assured believers and faithful people that this practice of self-criticism and self-examination would not hinder your day-to-day activity.

Imam Khomeini stressed need for adopting the traits and qualities of the modest

According to Imam Khomeini, no other way is better for crushing the desires of the self as adopting the traits and qualities of the modest and following their behavior and character.