The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

How does Imam Khomeini explain the sphere of the sublime world?

Imam Khomeini warned against moral hazards of anger

Imam Khomeini explained that ability to extinguish the fire of anger has been considered the essence of wisdom and the focus of all virtues and noble qualities.

Purpose & Outcome of the Bi’that

Imam Khomeini explained how to eradicate the roots of moral diseases

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained how to eradicate roots of moral diseases such as anger, bragging and the self-love.

An in-depth approach to Imam's historic letter to Gorbachev

A historic letter by Imam Khomeini to the last Soviet Union head Gorbachev included a prediction about the end of Marxism and the collapse of communism. Imam Khomeini stated: "Mr. Gorbachev! It is clear to everybody that from now on communism will only have to be found in the museums of world political history, for Marxism cannot meet any of the real needs of mankind.”

Obedience to God gives ample pleasure, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his works have emphasized that the believers and faithful people will also notice that obedience to God the Almighty gives ample pleasure.

Polytheists causing harm to themselves, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his works has mentioned that God the Almighty made clear the difference between good and evil, beautiful and ugly to us and warned us of the perils and hazards to be met on the road of human perfection.