The chain of events that ended in February 1979 with the overthrow of the Pahlavi regime

Behave well with people, and in company, and be compassionate and kind.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to behave well with people, and in company, and be compassionate and kind.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to give up sleep of negligence

Imam Khomeini advises faithful people to take serious steps for self-purification and give up the sleep of negligence.

Imam Khomeini always rebuffed any external pressure

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Imam warned Muslim nations of foreign meddling

Imam Khomeini even through his theological works warned Islamic scholars and nation to beware of foreign meddling into affairs of Muslims.

Imam Khomeini used to attach great significance even to optional religious duties

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Leader says Zionists only understand language of force

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Zionist regime of Israel only “understands the language of force,” urging Palestinians to grow in power and resistance capacity to confront the enemy.

Imam Khomeini stressed need for purification of inner self

Imam Khomeini through his theological works recommended for believers and spiritual figures to undertake serious efforts to purify their soul and inner-self and be useful for societies.