Attention to other than God covers man with veils of darkness: Imam explained

Imam Khomeini advised believers to be of the party of Allah; restrain yourselves from the splendor and glitter of life and artificiality.

Imam wanted believers to reform and purify themselves

Imam Khomeini advised believers and faithful to undertake serious efforts to reform and purify themselves in this world in order to gain salvation hereafter.

Imam Khomeini and Christmas in Neauphle-le-Château

During his exile in Neauphle-le-Château, France, in 1978, Imam Khomeini displayed a remarkable sense of humility and respect for his neighbors.

Imam Khomeini accomplished prominent religious standing, became politically active in 1960s

Imam Khomeini who had attained a prominent religious standing by the age of 60 first became politically active in 1962

Imam Khomeini announced clear denunciation of an American-inspired package of measures

Imam Khomeini issued on January 22, 1963 a strongly worded declaration denouncing the Shah and his plans.

Imam Khomeini represented his religious-political ideas openly

Imam was the first Iranian cleric to try to refute the outspoken advocacy of secularism in the 1940s.

Imam Khomeini's opposition to the capitulation bill

Turning points during struggle for Islamic Revolution under leadership of Imam Khomeini

The Islamic Revolution emerged victorious in 1979 following a long struggle under divine leadership of Imam Khomeini.