The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Imam Rida (PBUH) in city of Mashhad as a site of knowledge, wisdom

Imam Khomeini: You everyday wake up as your eyes are blessed to be focused on Imam Rida (PBUH)’s ...

Sahifeh ye-Imam, V. 12, P. 106

Martyrdom of Imam Rida (PBUH)' an opportunity for divine teachings

Imam Rida, the source of tranquility

Imam stressed the need to be certain in faith and trust in God Almighty

According to Imam Khomeini, if man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord, and that God, the Exalted, is present everywhere and sees everything, in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.

Imam Khomeini warned against gratifying the carnal appetites and desires

Imam Khomeini through his works warned that all our deeds shouldn't serve as the means for satisfying our desires and gratifying the carnal appetites.

Imam Khomeini Legacy and the fall of US Imperialism

He started a revolution from the sleepy village in France where he was in exile. Him being thousands and thousands of miles away did not prevent the words of justice to reach the ears and hearts of millions across Iran as well as seekers of freedom across the world.