A group of Syrian professors from various universities visit Jamaran

In remembrance of Imam Khomeini

What comes following is a speech and a piece of writing delivered by a Nigerian scholar and originally published in Tehran times in month of June, which coincided with passing anniversary of Imam Khomeini.

Imam Khomeini emphasized purification for knowledge-bearer

Imam Khomeini through his theological works stressed that knowledge-bearer who is not as yet purged and purified, will pose more danger than the ignorant person. Imam Khomeini also frequently said that purification is prior to teaching and learning.

Leading figures say Imam Khomeini left lasting impression on the world

The victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini had been an unprecedented and matchless event of the contemporary era, which left lasting impression on the globe from various perspectives.

Martyr Motahhari defined real concept of social and spiritual freedoms

Martyr Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari, a reputed pupil of Imam Khomeini, divided human freedom into two social freedom and spiritual freedom

Purification is prior to teaching and learning, Imam Khomeini defined

According to Imam Khomeini, purification is prior to teaching and learning. The Prophet (of Islam) is assigned to purge, to educate and to prepare the 'selves' and then teach them the Book and Wisdom.

Students day reminds of universities' contribution to Islamic Revolution

The ceremony for commemorating “Student Day” in Iran has been held at Tehran University to mark national student day. Student Day is commemorated annually for the three students of Tehran University who were killed on December 7, 1953 at the university, four months after the Iranian 1953 coup d'état.

16 Azar (7 December) became official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution

16 Azar (7 December) has become the official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution. On that day, December 7, 1953 (16 Azar 1332 in the Iranian calendar) three students of the University of Tehran were murdered by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Every year there are local demonstrations at many universities organized by students.