Special Issue No.21 | MOURNING FOR THE IMAM

Basic Foundations and Pillars of Imam Khomeini's Dynamic Thought
A speech by the supreme leader on departure anniversary of Imam Khomeini

I mention some basic points which formed the pillars of the Islamic Republic and Imam Khomeini's dynamic thought and characterize the theoretical and practical lines of Imam's conduct regarding the governmental issues.
First: the most prominent quality of Imam was that he stood against meddling of foreign forces and never compromised with them.
Second: Imam was very committed to individual actions and obeying God the Almighty and ...

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Imam Khomeini, a Champion of Eternal Unity among the Muslims

Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Hezbollah, the Islamic resistance movement

When we talk or generate debate about Imam. Imam possessed very unique and distinctive characteristics. He was a great jurisprudent, a prominent mystic and a genius figure. He had great qualities and a great zeal for actions and functions. No doubt that Imam had played great role in determining the people's destiny, contemporary history and fate of humanity. However, beyond all these services he rendered to the humanity, I want to point to the two important matters. ...

Mourning for The IMAM

A Manifestation of Characteristics of Imam

Imam had some exclusive and distinctive qualities and characteristics which are less seen among other mystics. Of course, some other mystics had also possessed certain qualities; however, Imam could not find time to materialize some of these potentials. Each of the mystics are manifestation of the great and pure names of Allah. The mystics had compiled and written a lot of books in this regard and subject. Imam could not find enough time and opportunity to implement his all of potentials. But what makes Imam distinctive from all, is that he put the theories into real actions and has had a real experience of it.

Imam had overcome the fears of death. If someone is fearless of death, then the other horrors or dangers would be minor and of no values for such a person. ...

Imam Khomeini from Birth to Death

Rohullah was born in the small town of Khomein on Friday the 20th of Jamadi Al-Thani, 1321 AH/ September 24, 1902 coinciding with the auspicious birth anniversary of Fatima Zahra into a religious, knowledgeable family. His father was assassinated at hands of local evil persons when he was five months. He was raised by his kind mother Hajar and one of his aunts. Imam Khomeini learned horseback riding and took basic training of gun shooting and arrow throwing at home.
First stage of Ruhollah's life from 1902- 1921

Ruhollah passed his childhood and youthhood when Iran was passing trough and surrounded by social and political crisis. ...

Some Memoirs from Imam's Diary

Imam led a very simple and normal life just like a seminary student. He became satisfied to a living standard even lower than the students. I knew about his expenses because a helper for his house's maintenance known Hossein Mashadi used to get house budget from me. They used to spend very small amounts on maintenance of house and life. Another instance for his simple life style that some of the Iranian doctors, who visited the holy city of Najaf and had a special respect for Imam, frequently recommended that we must provide Imam with supplementary food during his old-hood. ...

The Most Important Pillars of Imam's Dynamic Thought from the Viewpoint of Foreign Guests and Scholars Attending the Departure Anniversary of Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini was opposed to oppression and injustices. He did not only strongly condemn the injustice in Iran, but everywhere in the world. The issue of independence for the Muslim world was a very vital issue from his viewpoint. I firmly believe in Imam's this viewpoint that reliance or dependence will hinder progress. This principal will not only facilitate progress for Iran, but for the whole Islamic Ummah. ...

Memoirs from Imam's passing away and his heavenly departure

At 11 a.m. sudden changes were examined in Imam's heart beating which became a source of concern for the doctors. I personally conveyed Sayyid Ahmad, the son of Imam, that the current physical condition of Imam is very worrying.
Haj Ahmad was recommended to spare all of his time to attend Imam so he can share discussions with Imam during these precious moments. These moments should not be lost at any cost. This stable but unsatisfactory physical situation continued for some coming hours. ...