Revisiting Imam Khomeini’s Letter to Gorbachev

On January 3, 1988, a historic letter was delivered from Imam Khomeini to President Mikhail Gorbachev. This letter has since been entered into the annals of history as a piece of remarkably insightful and indeed prophetic writing from one head of state to another.

Human Nature from Viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, curbing the instincts does not mean that their existence is not necessary. Instead, they must be endured. If it is so, there is no need then to preserve them, and the policy of eliminating them is the best one.

What is the responsibility of the institute regarding works and academic legacy of Imam Khomeini?

Education will not be useful unless it is accompanied with purification, Imam Khomeini explained

Education will be useful when it is accompanied with purification and the training of the mind and ethics in universities and other centers of learning, in places where the religious ulama’ are present, or in places where non-religious teachers are present.

Imam Khomeini undoubtedly one of the greatest figures of contemporary history

Imam Khomeini is undoubtedly one of the greatest figures of contemporary history ï even western commentators have been forced to admit as much ï but this still does not adequately reflect his total personality, whose influence extends far beyond the borders of Iran.

Imam highlighted key objectives of Quranic verses

The world religious and spiritual leader highlighted the key objectives and purposes of the holy book while presenting the interpretation of holy Quran.

Humans can deliver themself from all levels of deficiency, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works and historic speeches has time and again emphasized on this fact, and asserts that one can always speak of nurture and reform.

THE BELOVED’S BAR

Now that to me the tavern’s door is closed, It had better my own sorrow to the wine-seller will be told.