THE CUP OF ANNIHILATION

As far as there is in the world the trace of you, As far as there is in the heaven the sound of your voice

THE BELOVED’S COQUETRY

Except the abode of the beloved nowhere I have, Except the soil of your door no desire there is in my mind.

Imam Khomeini: The health and happiness of the world depends on the annihilation and elimination of ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 12. P 122

Learning sciences must pave way for refinement of soul and acquisition of virtues

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students that the learning of these sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul and the acquisition of virtue

THE CUP OF ANNIHILATION

Choose a teacher of morals for yourself, Imam Khomeini advised

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students and figures to choose a teacher of morals for themselves and arrange sessions for advice, counsel, and admonition.

Man is the child of this physical world, Imam Khomeini explains

Imam Khomeini says man is the child of this physical world, nature being his mother, and he the offspring of water and dust. The love for this world is implanted in his heart since the early time of his development and growth. As he grows this love also increases.

Hearts must turn towards love for God Almighty

Imam Khomeini explained that as long as self-love lies embedded in his essence, he will not reach the station of the sincere (mukhlisun) and the lovers of God.