Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?

The Idea of Ommah in Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

By studying the terminology used by Imam Khomeini, it is concluded that the concept of "nation" is a marginal one, in relation with the concept of "Ommah" In fact, Imam Khomeini has not negated nationalism with the meaning of national authority in his comments, but he has negated ethnicity and clanship and their undesirable impact as the factors of separation among Islamic Ommah.

Due to the multiplicity of sins, humans become unable to accept such truths, Imam explained

According to Imam Khomeini, due to the multiplicity of his sins which have darkened and blackened his heart, he is totally unable to accept such truths, and may not even consider them to be likely.

Imam Khomeini warned against lack of faith certainty

They know the proofs for the existence of God and the reality of the Resurrection, but these very same intellectual proofs may be veils covering the heart which do not permit the light of faith to shine in.

Imam Khomeini: The 3rd of the holy month of Sha‘bān; a blessed day. It is the Day of Guards of ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 12, P 376

Hakim: Imam Khamenei's insight about Iraq's realities deeper than many others

He taught everybody in practical manner.

Farideh Mostafawi

God Almighty sent messengers and Books to show us right path

Imam Khomeini through his works has stressed that God Almighty has sent His messengers and prophets and His Books as well to show us which path is right.