Why it is necessary to ponder over Imam Khomeini's ideals?

Imam Khomeini, the great leader of contemporary Muslim world, succeeded in bringing about a revolution and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran. Thus, it is necessary to delve into his ideas and examine his social, theological and political thought for various reasons:

Divine prophets never ignored social matters, Imam Khomeini stressed

Spirituality, mystical concepts form main characteristics of Imam Khomeini's poetry

Mysticism, which is manifested in Imam Khomeini’s divine personality, runs deep though his poetry as well.

Massive Arabeen march, a prediction of Imam Khomeini which became true

The massive gatherings on Ashura and Arbaeen occasion in Karbala had been a prediction of Imam Khomeini which became true.

Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum to host Arba’een ceremony

A mourning ceremony in remembrance of martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH) and his faithful disciples will be held at Imam Khomeini’s shrine in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Families of high-ranking Pakistani army officials visit Imam Khomeini’s historic residence

A delegation which consists of family members of senior Pakistani military officials have visited simply-built historic residence of Imam Khomeini in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Why does Imam Khomeini give preference to reforming the self ?

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works attaches great significance to self-purification and decorating with virtues.

Imam Khomeini does not interpret politics as a science of power

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, does not interpret politics as a science of power or a kind of technique for exploiting people with a view to make them subordinate to certain rulers.