Islam only values virtue and piety, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once in a historic remarks defined the Quranic concepts of whoever is more pious and virtuous, has more value before God.

Imam Khomeini, a true man of God, lived simple and modest lifestyle

Path of high grade of humanity is goal before Prophets, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works explained that the whole world is not the ultimate goal before the Prophets. Rather, it is a path to be followed to reach the destinations which is the high grade of humanity.

Purification of action remains source of all excellence and perfection, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini has stressed through his theological works that acts are subservient to the soul’s character (shakilah) and although the soul’s character is constituted by its inward form and the traits (malakat) inherent in it, intentions constitute its outward character.

Education will not be useful unless it is accompanied with purification, Imam Khomeini explained

Education will be useful when it is accompanied with purification and the training of the mind and ethics in universities and other centers of learning, in places where the religious ulama’ are present, or in places where non-religious teachers are present.

Imam Khomeini recommends reforming the self over reforming others

Imam Khomeini, may his soul be sanctified, gives preference to reforming the self over reforming others and reckons the interior as more important than the exterior.

Imam Khomeini advised youth to reform and refine themselves

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works invites all, particularly the young people, to reform themselves.

Faithful people should purge their 'selves' from all contamination, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his speeches and theological works explained that the faithful and believers should purge your 'selves' from all contamination. The worst one is the contamination of the 'self' with selfish and animal desires.