Acquiring knowledge of philosophy and mysticism is of remarkable importance in purification of the human soul. However, their value is only in a utilitarian fashion and what is of real value is realizing their purpose and achieving it.
Imam stressed that the first step is through knowledge and this is also a great veil (hijab e akbar) and one must enter in it to get rid of hijab. The way to get rid of it is however by looking into our conscious and may be we will find a way.
In relation to philosophy and mysticism Imam Khomeini states: `Be cautious and vigilant and know that God is the only helper, from acquiring the animalistic pleasure which is for the quadrupeds.
Imam Khomeini has a unique understanding of insan (human being), he points out : `Humans have been favored by a divine and subtle favour which is the fitrah (sublime nature) amongst the creation.
And this fitra can be compared to an amana (trust) which God has given to man as stated though some verses of the holy Qur'an
And whosoever does not attain this level has deceived God; and has been ignorant to the station of humanity and Lordship of the Lord; and has oppressed his own soul and God.
Hence for 'the people of the heart' it is clear that this is possible for them with intellectual and spiritual exercises and with pure intentions as this station is for the mutaharun
In another place Imam states: `Oh nafs know that you are from the realm of the 'Absolute Names' and from the 'greater purgatory world' and this place does not belong to you and you have no choice but to return, hence love your origin and this love is due to 'iman (faith) as the Lord of jin and men have said.
Those who are after perfection in reality love Absolute the Perfect (God) and no matter how much they try to achieve 'worldly perfection' in this world they will not be satisfied and this is the same in relation to knowledge and for power`
It is not in the fitrah of man to pay attention to anyone other than the absolute Perfect, all hearts and lives are towards Him and are only glorifying Him.
The praise of everything is in reality His praise. As long as the glorifier is in veil (hijab) he must intellectualize this praise and must intend that it is for Him in reality.