Ayatollah Khomeini was the real leader, says Professor Richard Falk

Over the past decades, despite being faced with threats, provocations, harsh sanctions, and even a variety of covert interventions, Iran has been more stable than ever- a fact even acknowledged by Professor Richard Falk as the former UN Special Rapporteur.

Why did Imam time and again stress need for implementation of justice in society?

Imam Khomeini’s approach to politics was shaped by his deep spirituality

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, used to highlight the philosophy of divine feast during the holy month of Ramadan. He would insist on availing opportunities of self-training and self-purification during these divine days.

Quranic spirit in Imam Khomeini's message

An internationally-reputed scholar says spirit of the Quran can be found in message of the late founder of the Islamic Republic. Imam stresses For the divine book of Quran was the source of inspiration.

Imam raised slogan of "neither East nor the West"

Almaleki, Javad – a member of the political office of the Islamic invitation party of Iraq

Imam Khomeini stressed need for fulfilling rights of workers, laborers

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic speeches and messages stressed the need for fulfilling the rights of everyone including workers and laborers.

Imam Khomeini considered labor as backbone of mankind's society

Imam Khomeini, the leader of contemporary Muslim world, emphasized that the labor forms backbone of mankind's society. Imam believed that there must be attached importance to workers' efforts and their role should be appreciated at all time and in all circumstances.

What was Imam’s opinion about accessing or using nukes and WMDs in wars?

Imam Khomeini showed his great opposition to manufacturing of any kind of Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or nuclear arsenals even for defensive purposes. Imam believed that justice cannot be implemented by modern weapons which bring mass destruction and kill a large number of men whether they are guilty or not.