Ethics has a special place in Imam Khomeini's way of thinking

In the heart of Imam Khomeini's way of thinking, ethics has a [special] place, and in fact, all areas of knowledge revolve around this pivot.

Human nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor, Imam Khomeini

According to Imam Khomeini, thankfulness is natural and man’s nature commands man to be grateful to his benefactor. If one tries to read the book of his own heart, he will see that this law is written there.

Imam Khomeini explained how God Almighty is the Most Merciful of the merciful

According to Imam Khomeini, God Almighty is —the Most Merciful of the merciful—, but at the same time He is — the severest of the punishes— also. He Himself says that He covers up bad deeds as long as they do not cross certain limits.

Submission is quite a different thing from knowledge, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, the submission, which is the gratification and comfort of the heart, is quite a different thing from knowledge, which is the gratification of the mind.

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Imam recommended individual striving to progress on the spiritual path

Imam Khomeini advised believers and faithful people to display strong will and resolution for spiritual growth and progress.

The light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon heart without teachings of Islam

According to Imam, without adhering to the apparent teachings of Islam it is not possible that the light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon his heart.

Imam stressed the need to be certain in faith and trust in God Almighty

According to Imam Khomeini, if man is certain and has faith that all the outward and inward worlds are in the presence of the Lord, and that God, the Exalted, is present everywhere and sees everything, in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.