Imam Khomeini led believers towards the path to spiritual purification

Imam Khomeini teaches that spiritual purification begins with sincere reflection and firm determination to change one’s life. A believer must resolve to abandon sin, fulfil religious obligations, make amends for past shortcomings, and follow the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). True spiritual growth requires not only inner sincerity but also steadfast adherence to the teachings of Islam, continuous self-discipline, and reliance upon God’s mercy and guidance.

Imam Khomeini urged believers to cultivate sincerity in their actions

Imam Khomeini in his famous book “an exposition on Forty Hadith” urged believers to examine their intentions carefully and ensure that their acts of worship and virtue are performed sincerely for the sake of God, rather than for recognition or praise from others.

Imam warned Muslim scholars against inclining toward world

Imam Khomeini explains through his works that an evil scholar, a scholar who inclines toward the world, a scholar who thinks of preserving his position and administrative post, will not be able to combat the enemies of Islam

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.

The Supplication for the 23th Day of Ramadan

Strive to purify the self in holy month of Ramadan

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.

Imam Khomeini: Human should rectify oneself in the month of Ramadān. We need to purify and refine ...

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