Imam Khomeini stressed that knowledge should be accompanied by piety [taqwa] and refinement of the ...

Imam Khomeini through his works stressed that knowledge should be accompanied by piety [taqwa] and refinement of the soul.

If man does not cast pollution from the core of his soul, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, if man does not cast pollution from the core of his soul, not only will whatever studying and learning he does be of no benefit by itself, rather it will actually be harmful.

Imam Khomeini stressed need to acquire nobility of character

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the faithful figures to try to reform and refine themselves before they enter among the people.

Imam advised believers, seminary student to reform and refine themselves

Imam Khomeini while dressing seminary students once said : You should refine yourselves, so that when you leave the seminary and become the leader of a people in a city or district, they may profit from you, take advice from you, and reform themselves.

How did Imam encourage seminary students for acquiring knowledge and purification of soul?

Imam Khomeini's hints about Quranic exegesis

Imam in his theological works explains It should be known that tafsir (exegesis) of this blessed Sarah and that of the beginning verses of Surat al-Hadid is beyond the capacity of the likes of us, and, in fact, outside the scope of the present discourse.

This world is the abode of duty and the farm of the Hereafter, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini explained through his theological works that this world is a place of trade and earning whereas the Hereafter is the abode of reward and punishment.

Hearts must turn towards love for God Almighty

Imam Khomeini explained that as long as self-love lies embedded in his essence, he will not reach the station of the sincere (mukhlisun) and the lovers of God.