Imam did not like to use pulpit out of respect for great scholars.

Narrated by: Sayed Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Islamic Republic--Taken from: Shahed Journal, no. 195

A Comparative study of Velayat-e faqih (Jurist Guardianship)'s theory from the viewpoint of Imam ...

Imam Khomeini’s exemplary behavior was a role-model

There was a time in the seminary of Qum that Imam Khomeini was sitting on a piece of rug for delivering speeches.

A comparative study of the relationship between Muslims and the people of the book in Shaheed ...

The views of Shahid Sani, Sheikh Ansari and Imam Khomeini and use Qur'anic sources, such as the verse 46 of the Surah al-Ankabut (Spider) which says (Do not argue with the people of the Book except in the best manner). As well as the practical practices of the Ulema, as exemplified by the practice of Imam Khomeini on the eve of Christmas, sent to Christians in their Neighborhood in Paris, are sending gifts to congratulate Christmas.

Imam’s exemplary behaviour was a model

He felt deep reverence for the great Ulema

Now is it my turn to sit on this pulpit?

Theology students insisted that he should sit on the pulpit and deliver his lecture.

I won’t go to the mosque even if you don’t come

The Late Bahr al-Ulum then sent his own emissary to Imam Khomeini, but the Imam refused to accede to his request.

Imam's First Speech after being exhiled to Najaf in Sheikh Ansari mosque