The living standard of the Imam from the point of view of food, housing, use of personal means and other affairs of living was lower than the standard of living of the lower strata. Although he was leader of a regime and a political and global figure, yet he was not prepared to take even the smallest step towards increasing his personal wealth. In procuring the necessities of living for the Imam, we were constantly worried lest we procure an item that was expensive and he would find fault and be displeased. Many times it occurred that the Imam would take us to task because of certain issues such as painting his house, excessive consumption of water and electricity or improper utilization of household appliances.
On the same level as the living standard of the lower strata of society: