Imam Khomeini returned triumphantly after US-backed Shah fled Iran

Only two weeks after the Shah fled Iran on January 16, 1979, Imam Khomeini returned to Iran triumphantly, on February 1, 1979, invited by the anti-Shah revolution which was already in progress.

Shah's escape marked turning point in revolution victory under Imam Khomeini's wise leadership

The Shah fled the country on 26 Day (Janurary 16, 1979), two days after calling to meeting the Council of Monarchy and obtaining vote of confidence for Bakhtiar’s cabinet.

Imam Khomeini’s lecture series in Najaf laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih).

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

Everything relating to Jesus Christ was a miracle.

Imam Khomeini December 27, 1979--Sahifeh ye-Imam, V. 11, P 406

Everything relating to Jesus Christ was a miracle: Imam Khomeini

The founder of the Islamic Republic through his speeches and messages called on the followers of Jesus Christ to pay attention to his divine personality and teachings.

Imam Khomeini and Christmas in Neauphle-le-Château

During his exile in Neauphle-le-Château, France, in 1978, Imam Khomeini displayed a remarkable sense of humility and respect for his neighbors.

Imam Khomeini successfully monitored and managed Islamic Revolution during years in exile

Pundits and observers maintain that Imam Khomeini successfully managed and monitored the Islamic years during years of exile and despite tough conditions and circumstances.