The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Revisiting Ayatollah Khomeini’s Doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqıh (Velayat-e Faqıh)

Imam Khomeini inspired unity among Muslims

In order to fulfill the great ideals of Imam Khomeini, the Islamic Republic organizes an international unity confab in Tehran each year.

Imam Khomeini stressed spiritual transformation during Laylat al-Qadr

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, recommended faithful and believers to undertake serious efforts for a spiritual transformation during Laylat al-Qadr.

Imam Khomeini considered blessed night of Qadr as unique divine opportunity

The Supplication for the 20th Day of Ramadan

The dignity of Lailat Qadr from Imam Khomeini's point of view

The holy month of Ramadan is before us

God almighty has invited you in the month of Ramadan to His banquet. As you see fasting is God's banquet; it is not like our parties with those formalities and lavish meals. It is a reception in which one should abstain from desires. Notice that one should perform the rituals in the holy month of Ramadan, particularly its mental rites. One should not be merely engaged in praying- prayer in its real sense is of importance. Remembering God in the real sense of the word is what brings tranquility to the heart. "Verily in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest!" (The holy Quran, 13:28) Remembrance of God means considering God present everywhere, in the holy month of Ramadan, one should be preoccupied with remembrance of God and His blessings and thank God for His favors.