Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?

Imam Khomeini: Our nation has submitted to truth and justice and will stand against oppression and ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 14, P 217

Imam Khomeini: Islam is proud of you and the nation supports you and all the other soldiers.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 14, P 222

Leader says Enemy seeking to polarize Iranian nation; demands should be realistic

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the enemy has always sought to polarize the Iranian nation, calling on the country’s student community to adhere to the principles of realism in its demands.

What is Islamic Republic Day and its significance

Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 44th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

In a landmark two-day referendum held on March 30-31, 1979, more than 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voted “yes” for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country.

1st April marks the first public referendum in the history of Iranian nation

Imam Khomeini successfully kept monitoring Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini, a professor of philosophy at Qom seminary who had been exiled in 1964 after speaking out harshly against the shah’s so-called reform program and argued that, with the help of the ulama, the shah could be overthrown.