How did Imam Khomeini develop a new political and moral paradigm?

Imam Khomeini stressed the need for a process of spiritual development

The way of moral reform advocated by Imam Khomeini is a process of spiritual development in which the adept learns to conquer and then lose interest in his worldly desires and become totally devoted to God.

Justice helps man in his development towards perfection, Imam Khomeini stressed

In Imam Khomeini's philosophical-mystical perspective, man has characteristics that other beings do not. Therefore, man is the subject of 'idalah (justice) and 'idalah helps man in his movement and development towards perfection.

Imam Khomeini highlighted divine character of Hadrat Fatima (PBUH)

Imam Khomeini who transformed Iran into the center of genuine Islam, devoted to Hazrat Zahra (peace be upon her), her husband Imam Ali (AS), and the Infallible Imams of her lineage that preserved for humanity the genuine teachings of her Peerless Father, Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon hiim).

Imam Khomeini warned against moral hazards of anger

Imam Khomeini explained that ability to extinguish the fire of anger has been considered the essence of wisdom and the focus of all virtues and noble qualities.

Imam Khomeini explained how to eradicate the roots of moral diseases

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained how to eradicate roots of moral diseases such as anger, bragging and the self-love.

Imam’s companion recounts memoirs about Mostafa Khomeini, hails his great moral virtues

Ayatollah Sheikh Ali Hassan Sharifi, who has been one of the students and companions of the Imam in the holy city of Najaf, has described a series of memoirs.

Imam attached great significance to nursing