Jurisprudential principles of Imam Khomeini's ruling against Salman Rushdie

Author: Seyed Mohammad Mousavi Year: 2008 University: Imam Khomeini Higher Educational center at al-Mustafa International University

Imam reacted on-time to blasphemous contents of Rushdie book

In February 1989, Imam Khomeini issued a fatwa – a death sentence – on apostate Rushdie.

Cultural Problems of the Muslim World and Their Solutions According to Imam Khomeini.

According to Imam Khomeini, the results indicated that the cultural problems of the Muslim world are rooted in spiritual dependence and self destruction against the West. The characteristics of an ideal society from Imam Khomeini are cultural independence, divine law authority, the transforming community to a divine human being, freedom of thought, and pondering Islamic awareness and awakening. To achieve such a society, he seeks a solution to the unity of the Muslim world and the severance of cultural ties with the West.

The institute marks founding anniversary, its officials, workers pledge allegiance to Imam ...

A ceremony was held at Imam Khomeini's shrine where representatives from various departments of the institute presented reports about their achievements in recent months and past years.

Religious Democracy in Iran: Discursive Analysis of Imam Khomeini’s Political Thought

In the present article, the discourse formation of religious democracy is presented with a brief look at its concept. In accordance with the author, religious democracy is a conception of democracy that recognizes the collective power and people’s participation as the essence of democracy, and also justifies, analyzes, and explains that referring to religion and its principles.

Imam Khomeini ’s role was also central in shaping the new political order that emerged from the ...

Veteran jurist stresses need to act upon Imam Khomeini's ideals

veteran jurist and prosecutor Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei has stressed the need for acting upon Imam ideals and guidance of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Imam Khomeini explained necessity for establishment of Islamic political power

This book, Islamic Government, is one of the most influential works of Imam Khomeini. This book originated in a series of lectures given at Najaf between January 21 and February 8, 1970.