Ayatollah Khomeini’s Discourse as ‘Final Vocabulary’

By using ‘thin’ and ‘thick’ words purely derived from Islamic metaphors and signifiers, Ayatollah Khomeini castigates the West’s claim to meta-narrative and pretension to universality

Imam Khomeini's Historic Epistle to Gorbachev

January 7th marks the 23rd anniversary of the historic epistle to the last president of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, from the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (May his soul rest in peace).

God's Presence

The Prophet of Islam(s), the Noblest of Beings and the Most Perfect Human

The universe was never before and will never after be graced with a blessing such as the sacred being of the Noble Messenger (s) of Islam. This auspicious being is the noblest of God's creations, the most perfect human being ever, and is the greatest guide of mankind. (Sahifeh, vol. 14, Page: 6, Speech, January 24, 1981)

Human Rights According to Imam Khomeini (s)

Imam Khomeini: "Freedom of expression, free elections, freedom of the press, radio and television, and freedom to propagate, these are basic human rights."

Spiritual Dimensions of "Eid al Fitr"

May God make the blessed Eid auspicious for all.

The Prophet of Islam, the Noblest of Beings and the Most Perfect Human Being

Expansion of Monotheism and Presentation of the Truth of the World, Goal behind Mission of Prophets

The universe was never before and will never after be graced with a blessing such as the sacred being of the Noble Messenger of Islam. This auspicious being is the noblest of God's creations, the most perfect human being ever, and is the greatest guide of mankind. [1]

Muharram

Muharram and Ashura

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, when Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (as), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (saw) and the third Imam and leader of the Shi'a. Imam Hussein's (as) martyrdom is a sad day for all Muslims especially the Shi'a, who mourn the massacre of their "Master of Martyrs" and his family in Karbala in 61AH/680CE.