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.

Founder of the Islamic Republic stressed need to preserve Imam Ali ('a)'s legacy

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages highlighted that the commander of the faithful is the marvel of the world, who has no equal by kindness in the world-from the beginning until the eternity- unless the more respectable Prophet Mohammad (‘a).

Imam Ali (PBUH), the true manifestation of all divine names and attributes.

On the occassion of birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Imam Ali is embody of divine belassing

Imam Khomeini: Imam Ali (PBUH) is the manifestation of all divine names and attributes.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V. 20, P. 107

Imam Ali’s divine personality.

Imam Ali is embody of divine belassing

Imam Khomeini: Imam Ali was manifestation of justice and embody of divine blessings.