Imam Khomeini influenced other world leaders, among them was Mikhail Gorbachev

In January of 1989, Imam Khomeini wrote a letter to the former premier of the Soviet Union that contained much wisdom and sound advice, the value of which endures to this day. Imam Khomeini Undoubtedly one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century, Imam Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini, not only was the spiritual force behind the Islamic Revolution in Iran, but also influenced other world leaders, among them was Mikhail Gorbachev.

Reformist of the East

On the occasion of 30th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s historic letter to Mikhail Gorbachev

Ambassadors from ECO countries, cultural and religious figures attend 'Reformist of the East' ...

Historic letter to Gorbachev proves Imam's unique visionan and revolutionary leadership

Imam Khomeini asked that “Indeed, how can Islam be the opium of the people—the religion that has made Iranians as firm as a mountain against superpowers?”

Imam Khomeini asked Gorbachev to reevaluate predecessors’ policy of obliterating God and religion ...

Reevaluate your predecessors’ policy of obliterating God and religion from society. Rest assured that this is the only way whereby world problems can be dealt with realistically, Imam Khomeini said to the last leader of Soviet Union.

Imam Khomeini’s historic message to Gorbachev presented solution to world problems

Imam Khomeini Advised Gorbachev to Study Islam

The founder of the Islamic Republic advised Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader, to study the dynamic and genuine teachings of the divine religion of Islam.

Soviet Officials were Deeply Impressed by Imam’s Historic Letter