Desirable contemplation on Divine essence

According to Imam Khomeini, it should be known that what we said about the possibility of contemplation on the Essence, the Names and the Attributes may lead the ignorant to imagine that it is forbidden in accordance with certain riwayat, knowing not that that which is forbidden is to attempt to fathom the quality and depths of the Essence, as is clear from the traditions.’

What are some of important discussions Imam included in his famous work “Forty Hadith”?

Thirty-three of the hadith Imam Khomeini selected pertain to Islamic ethics

Thirty-three of the famous book of Forty by Hadith by Imam Khomeini selected pertain to Islamic ethics, including acts which bring reward or punishment.

Imam Khomeini's famous work "Forty Hadith" contains treasures of mysticism

The original work in Persian, published under the title “Arba’in, ya chihil hadith” was written by Imam Khomeini about a half century ago. The book contains treasures of mysticism and spirituality.

Best form of worship is to contemplate about God and His Power, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, there is a great merit in contemplation. Contemplation is the key to the doors of ma’rifah and to the treasure chests of knowledge and excellence.

Man hasn't been able to acquire real secrets of creation, Imam Khomeini stressed

Imam Khomeini has stressed through his theological works that man has not been able to acquire the real knowledge of the subtleties and secrets of creation.

Imam Khomeini explained various applications and denotations of the word ‘heart’

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic has explained various applications and denotations of the word ‘heart’.

Imam Khomeini's Forty Hadtih, a source of divine knowledge and wisdom

Forty Hadith by Imam Khomeini, the original work in Persian, published several times under the title “Arba’in, ya chihil hadith” was written by Imam al-Khumayni nearly five decades ago and was completed in the month of Muharram 1358 (April-May, 1939).