Scholars' views participating at 35th Islamic unity conference in Tehran

Every year millions of Muslims across the planet celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Sunni and Shia denominations celebrate this event on two different dates within the same week. The interval between these two dates is annually commemorated as the Islamic Unity Week.

Leader says Muslim unity is no ‘tactical issue’ but ‘definitive Quranic duty’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the unity of Muslims is a "definite duty and a Qur'anic order", adding some regional governments' decision to normalize ties with the Israel is a "great sin and mistake".

What is the real concept of repentance from Imam’s viewpoint?

Imam Khomeini recommended believers to perform self refinement at early stages of life

Imam Khomeini explained through his theological works that the more one’s age advances, the more the things which conflict with human felicity multiply and the more one’s powers are weakened.

Love for world prevents you from performing deeds purely for God, the Almighty

Imam Khomeini explained that if you are dominated by love of the world and love of the self, and if this prevents you from perceiving truths and realities, and prevents you from performing deed purely for God.

Imam Khomeini warned against the desire of the self

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that if one follows the desires of the self and from the day he becomes acquainted with himself pays no attention to anything other than the dark wilderness.

Believers should seek refuge in God from the mischief of the self, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that the faithful people should seek refuge in God from the mischief of the self.

This world is too insignificant to be worthy of love, Imam Khomeini stressed

Imam Khomeini stressed that this world, with all its superficial splendor and glitter is too insignificant to be worthy of love.