Imam Khomeini said Musa Sadr was like my son

Imam Khomeini introduces himself a humble servant of God

Imam Khomeini in introduction to his famous book "an exposition on Forty Hadith" introduces himself a humble servant of God the Almighty and sought divine assistance before writing the precious work.

Modesty is the product of knowledge and wisdom

Imam Khomeini advised believers to be display modesty in all fields of life because pride is the outcome of ignorance.

Life and knowledge are shadows of His attributes

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that life, power, knowledge and other accomplishments are shadows of His attributes.

Humans are immersed in the mercy and compassion of God, Imam Khomeini elucidated

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that humans are immersed in the mercy and compassion of God, rejoicing in divine blessings.

The light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon heart without teachings of Islam

According to Imam, without adhering to the apparent teachings of Islam it is not possible that the light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon his heart.

Internal struggle is of great significance for all great mystics

Imam Khomeini explains the jihad al-nafs or the internal struggle is of great significance for all great religious thinkers, mystics, and moralists.

Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?