Imam Khomeini to British politician: Islamic government is identical with development

Who was Imam Khomeini?

Ayatollah Khomeini felt a holy mission to rid Iran of what he saw as Western corruption and degeneracy and established an Islamic-democratic system. The Islamic Revolution under the wise leadership of Imam changed the balance of power, and strengthened the entire Muslim community and defended the rights of the oppressed people across the globe.

Significance of Assembly of Experts in Islamic-democratic system

In February 26, 2016, Iranians went to the polls to elect 88 jurisprudential experts out of more than 800 prospective candidates for the 5th Assembly of Experts.

Imam Khomeini's sacred struggle for revival of Abrahamic Hajj

A significant part of the Imam's messages and statements on the subject pertains to the revival of the Abrahamic and Mohammedan (PBUH) Hajj pilgrimage.

Serious efforts required to elucidate principles of Imam Khomeini’s political thought

Pundits and experts maintain that serious attempts are needed to elucidate the general principles of Imam Khomeini’s political thought.

Assembly of Experts forms pillar of Islamic-Republic system

Iran’s Assembly of Experts for the Leadership was established in 1982 under Article 107 of the Iranian constitution. Nearly 90 members are popularly elected every eight years and they should all be Islamic jurisprudence scholars.

Nojeh coup plot in 1980 displayed western animosity towards Islamic Revolution

On June 9, 1980 a coup was plotted by foreign infiltrators in order to overthrow the newly established Islamic Republic of Iran. The coup failed miserably. Nojeh coup plot was plotted by Western puppet Shapour Bakhtiar'’s remnants.

Imam Khomeini had a multi-dimensional personality

Researchers and experts believe that political thought of the late founder of the Islamic Republic encompass all concepts that have some governmental and societal applications.