Pakistani scholars say Imam Khomeini has been a symbol of courage, determination

Pakistani thinkers, leaders of religious parties and scholars affiliated with different Islamic schools of thought attended the event. They expressed their heartfelt devotion to Imam Khomeini and his sacrifices in the fight against tyranny, arrogant powers, support for the oppressed, including Palestine.

Leader stresses massive turnout in forthcoming presidential election

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for the massive participation of the Iranian people in the forthcoming presidential election, warning against efforts made to dissuade people from participating in high numbers in the polls.

Khomeini for All

On the occasion of the anniversary of the demise of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, the author will discuss some of the dimensions of Imam Khomeini's character and the solution presented by that social and political leader to resolve humanity’s current problems in this short article written for www.Khmenei.ir.

We neither tolerate oppression nor imposed oppression

In an interview conducted just ahead of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini said that we have had never tolerated oppression nor imposed oppression throughout the history.

According to Imam, why the Western societies had been plunged into social and moral decline?

Imam believed that the Western societies had been plunged into social and moral decline because they ignored spirituality and human values. Imam used to say: Do not think that the westerners have progressed. They have advanced materially, but they have no spirituality. Islam and other divine schools of thought seek to perfect and construct true human beings, but the West has nothing to do with this matter. The West has discovered natural resources and natural power while using them against human beings. The West uses these powers to destroy cities, countries and even humanity.

If mankind is self-constructed and perfected, everything will come out as spiritual

Imam Khomeini through his messages stressed that If mankind is self-constructed and perfected, everything will come out as spiritual. Even the materialistic will become spiritual.

Photos: Memorial ceremony for late Ayatollah Taskhiri held by Ahlulbayt World Assembly

Memorial ceremony for Ayatollah Taskhiri to be held in Tehran

A ceremony will be held at the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization in Tehran Tuesday to commemorate late Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Taskhiri.