Glimpses of the life of Imam Khomeini written by himself

A short biography in his words

Imam Khomeini marked the beginning of a whole new era for the nation

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 was one of the most important uprisings in modern political history, an event which still shapes the world. After enduring decades of economic exploitation under the British, followed by a CIA and MI6 coup in 1953 to overthrow Iranian PM Mossadegh and replace him with Western-backed monarch the Shah, Iran finally stood up to Britain and the United States. Iranians took to the streets by the millions, regained its sovereignty as well control over its natural resources and dealt a heavy blow to imperialism, setting the stage for resistance and anti-imperialist movements to this day.

Imam Khomeini resorted to rationality, rejected false claims or delusions

A memoirs by Hojjat al-Islam Ashtiani, extracted from “Following footsteps of the Sun”

We neither tolerate oppression nor imposed oppression

In an interview conducted just ahead of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini said that we have had never tolerated oppression nor imposed oppression throughout the history.

Month of Bahman reminds us victory of Islamic Revolution

Election fiasco, paralyzed economy show what 'big idol' US has turned to: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says it is weird that some still worship the US as their idol despite the country’s election fiasco, paralyzed economy, and human rights records.

Holy prophet's divine character should be adopted as role-model, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers and faithful people that their gait and manner should be an imitation and copy of the holy Prophet’s life.

Imam waned against snares and designs of Satan

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the believers to beware of the snares and designs of Satan and the self are not haphazard, but according to a calculated plan.