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.

Imam Khomeini stressed need for decorating with qualities of soul and inner nature

According to Imam Khomeini, God has made man superior to other living beings by endowing him a superb constitution and a beautiful appearance. Yet there is another form and a different face of him, which is heavenly and invisible, which is determined by the qualities of his soul and his inner nature.

Imam Khomeini hailed moral qualities of Hajj Shaykh ‘Abd al-Karim Ha’iri Yazdi

Imam Khomeini through his theological works praised the moral and ethical attributes and simple life style of Hajj Shaykh ‘Abd al-Karim Ha’iri Yazdi as following.

Imam Khomeini explained how sins corrupt the heart

Imam Khomeini through his books and works explained that not only are these illnesses unaccompanied by pain, but they also bring apparent pleasure. Meetings and sessions of backbiting are very warm and sweet! Love of the self and love of the world, which are the roots of all sins, are pleasurable.

Iran Media Expo best platform to promote Imam Khomeini's works

Expos and exhibitions are best platform to introduce and promote the dynamic thought and works of Imam Khomeini. Therefore the institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini's always sets up stalls at such expos to introduce Imam's works in printed and digital forms.

Imam Khomeini received constant stream of reporters, supporters during exile period

Imam Khomeini was, in fact, constantly, and acutely aware of the connections between Iranian affairs and those of the Muslim world in general and the Arab lands and Palestinian issue in particular. During the last few months of his exile, Imam Khomeini received a constant stream of reporters, supporters, and notables, eager to hear the spiritual leader of the revolution. Imam Khomeini, the late founder of Islamic Republic raised the banner of defending Palestinians even years before the victory of Islamic Revolution under his victory.

All tasks should be done for God sake, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.