The Impact of Imam Khomeini`s Mystical Thought on his Social Life Style.

Imam Khomeini stresses self-conditioning, guarding against evil

Imam Khomeini has stressed through his theological works that it is essential that throughout the period of stipulation the mujahid struggling against his own self should constantly concentrate upon his actions.

Why did Imam advise to perform deeds in pure forms for divine sake?

Head of institute stresses need for comprehending real philosophy of Ashura

The head of Institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's works says that the uprising of Ahura by Imam Hossein (‘a), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, is calling towards following his footsteps in a perfect manner and in all arenas.

Imam explains how Satan will be driven away, and the Divine forces will prevail

Imam Khomeini assures faithful people that this practice of self-criticism and self-examination would not hinder your day-to-day activity.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to seek divine assistance

Imam Khomeini advised believers to seek divine assistance while carrying out tasks and said, "God willing, God will help you in performing all worldly and religious duties, and will diminish your pains for the next day."

Imam Khomeini advised believers for self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination

According to Imam Khomeini, self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker (mujahid) of truth who is battling with his self. Self-conditioning or stipulation means binding oneself with the resolve not to do anything against God’s commands.

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?