Human being is plagued with the evil of self-love, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, the vice of ‘ujb is the product of self-love; since the human being is plagued with the evil of self-love, it is the source of all human faults and moral vices.

What are some of important discussions Imam included in his famous work “Forty Hadith”?

Pride is found in the most vicious of human beings, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam through his theological works says it should be remembered that in the same way as ‘ujb is sometimes the source of pride, jealousy (hasad) may also be the source of pride.

Moral merits and demerits from Imam Khomeini viewpoint

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the believers to decorate themselves with divine virtues and avoid from moral decline.

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.

Thirty-three of the hadith Imam Khomeini selected pertain to Islamic ethics

Thirty-three of the famous book of Forty by Hadith by Imam Khomeini selected pertain to Islamic ethics, including acts which bring reward or punishment.

Pride is found in the most vicious of human beings, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam through his theological works stressed that It should be remembered that in the same way as ‘ujb is sometimes the source of pride, jealousy (hasad) may also be the source of pride.

Imam Khomeini advised believers of getting rid of moral decline

Imam Khomeini through his theological works recommended the believers and faithful people to get rid of moral decline and decorate themselves with divine virtues.