Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?

Imam opened doors of sciences and new horizons for seminaries

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini: Teaching ought to be accompanied by training; proper training, Islamic training.

Sahifeh- ye- Imam, V 8, P 444

Imam used to perform pilgrimage of holy shrine in Qom every day.

A memoir by Ayatollah Imami Kashani

My hope in the mercy of He Whose mercy embraces all things: Imam's letter to his daughter- in- law

Oh my daughter, don’t be so overconfident of mercy that you neglect the Friend, nor should you despair and thus become one of those who has lost both this world and the hereafter.

Imam's beloved wife stood by Imam through all thick and thin times

The first day of Farvardin month of new Persian year on the solar calendar coincides with passing away anniversary of Lady Khadijah Thaqafi who was Imam's beloved wife and belonged to a religious family.

Imam Khomeini stressed need to acquire nobility of character

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the faithful figures to try to reform and refine themselves before they enter among the people.

How did Ruhollah Khomeini pursue studies at seminary?