The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to get rid of evil habits

Imam explained through his works that the best remedy prescribed by mystics and moralists is to concentrate upon each one of the evil habits that you detect in yourself, and offer an effective resistance against them.

Imam Mahdi is the Great Savior of Humanity

All tasks should be done for God sake, Imam Khomeini explained

Revisiting Ayatollah Khomeini’s Doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqıh (Velayat-e Faqıh)

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Imam Khomeini explained how to eradicate the roots of anger

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers to eradicate the roots of anger and decorate themselves with divine virtues.

Imam Khomeini brought about positive changes in order to raise women status in current era: Dr. ...

The head of institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini says that the founder of the Islamic Revolution brought about very positive changes in order to raise the women status in contemporary history.