Reaction of Pahlavi regime to news of Imam Khomeini's return

With the arrival of February 1979, the news of the imam's return to the country became stronger. This news caused many actions, from closing the airport to threatening to blow the plane up and military coup to delay his trip.

Imam Khomeini: I give you the glad tidings of victory. I give you the glad tidings of independence, ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 6, P 355

Imam Khomeini: We must safeguard Islam and the commandments of Islam so that this is sustained.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 17. P 156

Imam paid all seminary students equal stipend regardless of their nationalities and ethnicities.

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Does Imam Khomeini’s concept of arrogance has Quranic roots?

Imam Khomeini: The Foreign Ministry is the only ministry, which can by becoming good and Islamic ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 17. P 163

Imam revived souls and furthered objectives of oppressed people

Sheikh Khalil Hamidi, a prominent figure from Pakistan

Imam Khomeini warned against becoming aggressive during academic discussions

Imam Khomeini advised the seminary figures and scholars to remain calm and exercise patience during the discussions. Imam explains if you see that the other party is justified in its argument, you are expected to admit your fault and confirm what opponents say.