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.

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.”

What is self-conditioning and self-examination from Imam’s viewpoint.

Imam Khomeini stresses self-conditioning, guarding against evil

Imam Khomeini has stressed through his theological works that it is essential that throughout the period of stipulation the mujahid struggling against his own self should constantly concentrate upon his actions.

How does Imam Khomeini explain self-conditioning or stipulation?

Self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker of truth, Imam Khomeini explained

The late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works explained that self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker (mujahid) of truth.

The role of women in society based on Imam Khomeini's opinion.