Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic frequently said that Imam Ali, the truthful infallible successor of the holy prophet of Islam, has been perfect model to follow for the entire humanity throughout all ages.
Imam Khomeini used to maintain that that Imam Ali (PBUH), is the appearance of the absolute justice, the marvel of the world , who has no equal by kindness in the world-from the beginning until the eternity- unless the more respectable Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).
The founder of the Islamic Republic also believed that Imam Ali (PBUH) established eternal patterns of social justice which should be followed by generations to come over the centuries.
The religious leader of contemporary history maintained that legacy of Imam Ali (PBUH) should be preserved in all fields of human societies. He also urged the whole human societies to follow footsteps of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) and other truthful successors of the holy prophet of Islam in order to gain prosperity and salvation.