Imam Khomeini, the spiritual and religious leader of the Muslim world, invited the whole Islamic community to follow footsteps of the honorable prophet of Islam Hadrat Mohammad (peace be upon him) and his infallible successors.
The founder of the Islamic Republic used to issue special condolences messages on this occasion.
Imam Khomeini used to extend his heartfelt grief and condolences to the millions strong Muslim Ummahand all the lovers of the holy Ahlul Bayt (the people of the household of prophet) on these sad events.
The greatest messenger of Allah to mankind passed away at the age of 63, after preaching for 23 years the message of peace, harmony, healthy way of life and submission to none but God the Almighty creator.
The honorable prophet of Islam left behind the "Thaqalayn" (the holy Qur'an and his pure progeny) for the guidance of the Muslims and the whole world.
And months before his passing away, he proclaimed Imam Ali (PBUH) as vicegerent, on God's command, at the memorable gathering of Ghadeer-Khom.
Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) elder grandson and 2ndinfallible heir, Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (PBUH), was martyred at the age of 47, as a result of a fatal dose of poison, given on the orders of the corrupt rulers of the times.
Imam Hassan was hailed along with his younger brother, Imam Hussein (PBUH), as "Leaders of the youth of paradise". The founder of the Islamic Republic highlighted the pious character of Imam Hassan in great detail and frequently paid tributes to the elder grandson of prophet of Islam.
Imam Khomeini frequently maintained that Imam Hassan taught humanity a practical lesson, to live in peace, which is a key to salvation in this world and hereafter.
The founder of the Islamic Republic underscored the role of Imam Hassan (PBUH) for the cause of Islam and efforts which were made by him for the unity of masses at that time.
On the same pattern, Imam Khomeini also followed footsteps of the holy prophet and coordinated the struggles of the Iranian people against the Shah’s despotic regime to advance the goals of Islam.
The great leader continued the struggle until establishment of the sacred Islamic system, which guarantees the freedom of the people, civil liberties, independence and implementation of social justice.