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?

Principles of unity among Muslim world with emphasis on the thought of Imam Khomeini

Author: Muharram Ali Rasouli University: Baqer al-Uloom for higher education institute Year or presentation: 2005

Islamic revolution was inspired by Imam Hossein (PBUH)’s divine uprising

The founder of the Islamic Republic frequently said through his messages, speeches and works that the struggle for the Islamic Revolution had deep roots in Imam Hossein (PBUH)’S divine-oriented uprising against injustice and cruelty.

Islamic Revolution closely linked with Imam Hussein’s school of thought

Imam Khomeini hailed Modarres personality and devotion

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to praise Ayatollah Seyed Hassan Modarres personality due to his knowledge of the Islamic disciplines and command over the political affairs.

Imam Khomeini Asserted on Genuine Message of Ashura

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to say the holy months of Muharram and Safar have kept Islam alive and advised preachers to promote genuine teachings during this period.

Imam Hossein's movement saved Islam, inspired Imam Khomeini-led Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini used to issue congratulatory messages on birth anniversaries of the infallible, the truthful successors of the holy prophet of Islam and stressed to follow their footsteps in all arenas. The late founder of the Islamic Republic also said time and again that the Islamic Revolution was inspired by Imam Hossein's divine movement.

Holly Prophetic Mission