Shamshad Hossain, a Muslim intellectual form Pakistani Gilgit-Baltistan region stressed that Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic carried out a great task by reviving genuine concept and teachings of Islam in current era.
Our website has conducted an interview with the scholar to know his views about a range of issues.
What follows is a rough and brief transcription of the interview.
Question: How can Muslim countries overcome the ongoing crisis by resorting to Imam Khomeini’s thought and ideals?
Shamshad Hossain: Well, Islam is a complete code of life and everybody believes it. Imam Khomeini was one of the best personalities on the world stage. He was not only a political leader but also a spiritual figure and the supreme leader of entire Islamic world, including Shia and Sunni Muslims.
Question: How did Imam present the real meaning of Islam and other genuine teachings?
Shamshad Hussain: There is a need to promote real concept of Islam as introduced by Imam. Some groups across the United States and some other countries have launched a smear campaigned of demonizing Islam and Muslims. I have experienced it during my visit to the US.
Question: As a final question how do you describe Imam just in few words?
Shamshad Hussain: Imam tried to walk with the young generation. He is our Imam and we are the follower of him and