Human Nature from Viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, curbing the instincts does not mean that their existence is not necessary. Instead, they must be endured. If it is so, there is no need then to preserve them, and the policy of eliminating them is the best one.

Imam Khomeini strongly emphasizes knowledge that is profitable

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that abandonment of knowledge under the pretext that it often becomes a veil of man is like avoidance of food with the justification that gluttony or malnutrition is a factor in the ailments of man.

Education will not be useful unless it is accompanied with purification, Imam Khomeini explained

Education will be useful when it is accompanied with purification and the training of the mind and ethics in universities and other centers of learning, in places where the religious ulama’ are present, or in places where non-religious teachers are present.

Imam Khomeini voiced his strong opposition to ‘Bill of Capitulation’

Imam Khomeini foiled US-designated plots, denounced Capitulation

In October 1964, the Shah signed the bill which came to be known as the ‘Bill of Capitulation’. The bill intended to give immunity to foreigners especially the US authorities inside Iran.

Imam Khomeini guided critical period of Islamic movement from Neauphle-le Chateau

And it was from this stage and station that he guided the most critical period of the movement in Iran.A large number of common people and intellectuals around the globe became familiar with the Imam Khomeini’s ideals and dynamic thought and his uprising.

Imam Khomeini put emphasis on message of Ashura

Imam Khomeini, the world religious and spiritual leader advised preachers to convey genuine message of Ashura during the holy month of Muharram.

Imam Khomeini cautioned against defamatory remarks, hastily judgment

Imam Khomeini cautions us against hasty judgments—which are sometimes noticed among some religious people—as well as assaults on, and accusations against, the spiritual wayfarers [sālikīn] and mystics. He warns of the danger of such acts, and considers them to result from incapacity: