Imam Khomeini remains most influential figures in contemporary era

Imam Ruhollah Khomeini’s heart stopped beating and he passed away on June 3 1989. This year, devotees at his holy mausoleum and around the globe will mark 29th anniversary of his passing in early June

Combat with the self from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, the most sacred mission of divine prophets and messengers have been to train human beings spiritually.

Imam Khomeini stressed purification of the soul, realization of justice

From the Imam Khomeini’s perspective, spiritual journey, particularly mystical journey, and elevated moral qualities occupy a lofty standing.

Leader appoints new IRGC chief commander

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Hossein Salami, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), as the new chief commander of the military elite force, promoting him to the rank of major general.

Purification is prior to teaching and learning, Imam Khomeini defined

According to Imam Khomeini, purification is prior to teaching and learning. The Prophet (of Islam) is assigned to purge, to educate and to prepare the 'selves' and then teach them the Book and Wisdom.

Birth of Imam Khomeini on the 20th of Jamadí as-Sani was not a mere coincidence

The 20th of Jamadi as-Sani, the auspicious birth anniversary of the Most Noble Lady, Hazrat Fatema az-Zahra (peace be upon her), which is celebrated as “Mother’s Day in the Islamic Republic of Iran, was the day on which one of her devoted servants, the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (God bless his soul), was born.

The greatest asset is taqwa or piety which the Qur’an and hadīth have so much underscored, urging ...

How did Imam Khomeini become the leading Marja’ in Iran after the demise of Ayatollah Boroujerdi?