Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.

Imam Khomeini believed that all human beings have dignity

The late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini (RA), believed that all human beings have dignity and their freedom should be respected.

Imam Khomeini; flag barrier of fight against discrimination and injustice

Human rights from Islamic perspective

French magazine’s desecration of Prophet Muhammad savagery: Iran's cleric tells religious forum

Imam Khomeini's political and religious ideas were progressive

Many of Imam Khomeini's political and religious ideas were considered to be progressive and reformist by leftist intellectuals and activists prior to the Revolution.

Imam Khomeini stressed on respecting human rights

The late founder of the Islamic Republic through his works and messages stressed on respecting universal declaration of human rights.

Ayatollah Mousavi Bojnurdi addressed Pope Benedict XVI

The Pope should warn about the Sacrilege to the Holy Prophet of Islam

Declaring that Muslims, Christians and the Jews should be united, the former president of the Iranian Islamic Human Rights Commission said: the Pope knows that Islam is the caller for the aggregation. I'm really sorry that some people under the name of Christianity and Judaism insult someone who is the caller of monotheism and unity of the religions.