The late founder of the Islamic-Republic time and again hailed divine-oriented movement launched by Imam Sadiq (PBUH), a truthful successor of the holy prophet of Islam, at decisive juncture of history.
He furthered Imam Sadiq (PBUH)’s school of thought and stressed on the following the teachings of Imam Sadiq (PBUH) and his school of thought.
Imam Khomeini once said in a historic address that he is honored to be a follower of Imam Sadiq (PBHH), who furthered divine teachings and revived original teachings of Islam at very sensitive juncture of history.
"We are honored to say that our religion is Ja’fari. Our jurisprudence, which is an endless sea, is the result of Imam Sadiq’s endeavor, we are proud to be the followers of the innocent Imams.”
Imam Khomeini once also called Iran as Imam Sadiq’s land as his divine values promoted by him are widely practiced and observed here.
"Here is a land of The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his household). This land belongs to Imam Sadiq.”
Imam Khomeini stressed that jurisprudence developed by infallible successor of the holy prophet of Islam can meet contemporary needs of entire mankind.
"The best character with which one can get insight in to Imam Sadiq’s personality is Imam’s jurisprudence (Fiqh)". He continues: "The jurisprudence which had been developed by him, can meet the needs of all humankind. The jurisprudence (Fiqh), the book and practice, by themselves can meet all of the superficial, spiritual, philosophical and mystic needs of all human beings. We cannot offer a suitable definition for it."
It is widely believed that Imam Khomeini revived comprehensive school of thought of Imam Sadiq (PBUH) in recent history