Intellectual proficiency and etiquette

He opined that for emulation, the Shiite religious authority ought to be a ‘living’ person.

I will order these books to be thrown into the river

When the Imam saw the phrase, asked who had written it on the back cover of his book

Imam was the only person paying a visit to Ayatollah Hakim

These hardships and bitterness are part of the struggle. One who is fighting the enemy never asks any favor from them!

The Marja’ should be on the side of people

The more secluded Ayatollah (Hakim) is, the less people can support him!

I won’t go to the mosque even if you don’t come

The Late Bahr al-Ulum then sent his own emissary to Imam Khomeini, but the Imam refused to accede to his request.

Imam Khomeini’s historic residence in holy city of Najaf

Lifting hands up for the purpose of prayers

Imam Khomeini used to say all optional prayers during Ramadan