Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?

Imam Hassan had great resemblance with holy prophet of Islam

Historians have concluded that Imam Hassan had great resemblance with the holy prophet of Islam from facial perspective and charter aspects as well.

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan Mujtaba ("a)

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan Mujtaba ("a)

Imam Khomeini highlighted justice aspects relating to Mahdawiat belief

Imam Khomeini used to underscore importance of the 15th Sha'ban, the birthday anniversary of twelfth infallible Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi (PBUH), one of the descendants of the holy prophet, and described the event as the most significant Eid for all devotees, faithful people and believers.

Imam Khomeini Underscored Status of Divine Savior

Islamic revolution was inspired by Imam Hossein (PBUH)’s divine uprising

The founder of the Islamic Republic frequently said through his messages, speeches and works that the struggle for the Islamic Revolution had deep roots in Imam Hossein (PBUH)’S divine-oriented uprising against injustice and cruelty.

Islamic Revolution closely linked with Imam Hussein’s school of thought