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 challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

Imam Khomeini Urged for Massive Rallies on Quds Day

After the victory of the Revolution, Imam Khomeini declared the last Friday of the month of Ramadan, the “Qods Day” and urged all Muslims of the world to hold annual rallies in support of the oppressed people of Palestine.

Imam Khomeini stressed spiritual transformation during Laylat al-Qadr

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, recommended faithful and believers to undertake serious efforts for a spiritual transformation during Laylat al-Qadr.

The human being at the crossroads (8th of Ramadan)

Extracted from Imam's historic speech at 8th of Ramadan.

Imam’s teaching focused often on relevance of religion to practical issues of the day

Imam Khomeini's teaching focused often on the overriding relevance of religion to practical social and political issues of the day.

How did Imam advise believers about getting rid themselves from veils of darkness?

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership overthrew Western backed monarchy in Iran

Imam Khomeini has been a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.