A) Implementation of the pure Islamic teachings
The first characteristic of this movement is that it is Islamic and is accompanied with Islamic slogans and objectives that reflect the demands of the oppressed and disinherited. The second feature of this movement is that it is not dependent on foreign powers. Basically our movement is a popular movement, encompassing all the oppressed strata of the society. Today, no one, except the Shah and his supporters, is against the Islamic movement and uprising. Another feature of this movement is that it seeks fundamental changes in all aspects of the Iranian society, that is, the collapse of the Shah, elimination of the monarchical system, and establishment of an Islamic government.
Sahifeh, vol5, Page: 170
B) Common people and public own their destiny
An Islamic government is a government that is a hundred percent dependent on public vote; in a way that every Iranian individual feels that he is determining and making the fate of himself and his country through his vote. And as the majority of the nation is Muslims, it is almost definite that the Islamic rules and principles should be well observed in all fields. Those who have betrayed the country and have collected wealth violating Islamic criteria, those who have violated other's rights, have no right to interfere in the government's affairs. And we hope that Iran will be the first country to achieve such a government; a government in which every Iranian individual can criticize the highest ranking governmental official, and impeach him, freely, and without fearing any danger; a government in which money and other empty values that are made by money have no role in determining the fate of the government, but there are the Islamic high values that have dominance in the government.
Sahifeh, vol5, Page: 435 & 436
C) Independence and freedom
I hope that we succeed in this Iranian Islamic movement, which is specifically Islamic and is carried out to achieve Islamic goals with absolutely humane intentions, and that our dream, which is Islam and its commands- in which the Muslims' independence and freedom has been guaranteed- come true. I hope we achieve this victory. These Muslims, as Islam has instructed, must unite and become one, so their wishes and dreams may be realized; and Islam's instructions may be enforced everywhere in the world. May God, the Exalted, bless all of the Muslims.
Sahifeh, vol4, Page: 113