Imam Khomeini used to maintain that the Islamic revolution has find its way and will continue the way to progress in coming decades.
The great leader believed that any opponent or the external powers cannot harm the Islamic movement as it is backed by the people of the world masses and oppressed.
Imam was fully aware that the system is based on divine values and enjoy a wide support among the people from all walks of life.
The 1979 Islamic Revolution led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty, the second and last monarch of which was Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and put an end to 2,500 years of monarchic rule in Iran.
The Revolution, which was spearheaded by late Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.
Several elections have been held over more than past three decades since the downfall of the Shah regime.
The president is elected through a popular vote and presidential elections are each four years and the parliamentary voted is held for a term of five-year in Iran. The lawmakers elected from different regions of the country pass the bills, laws, legislation and monitor the government performance.
Imam established a unique system which has had similarities with modern democratic values but it has some more unique characteristics which distinguishes it from existing system. It was also based on moral, social and cultural values.
The Islamic system established by the great Imam was not founded on personal desires or interests but it attached great significance to Islamic and divine values.
The great spiritual leader of the world used to advise the relevant authorities to remain committed to the Islamic ideals and spare no efforts to fulfill needs of people.
Imam advised in charge of institutions, authorities, officials, and people from various walks of life including clergymen, academics to fulfill their responsibilities and avoid from any luxury lifestyle.
The Islamic-democratic system founded by the great Imam brought prosperity for the Iranian nation and could pursue the interests of oppressed nations for decades to come.