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?

Religious duties should be performed for divine sake

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that all religious duties should be performed for the sake of God the Almighty.

Imam Khomeini, a great man who is respected worldwide.

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Imam presented practical remedy to cure e evil habits

According to Imam Khomeini, the best remedy prescribed by mystics and moralists is to concentrate upon each one of the evil habits that you detect in yourself, and offer an effective resistance against them. Fight bravely against your carnal self.

Imam Khomeini explained tendency of performing good deeds

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained tendency of performing good deeds for the sake of earning respect and admiration.

The Idea of Ommah in Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

By studying the terminology used by Imam Khomeini, it is concluded that the concept of "nation" is a marginal one, in relation with the concept of "Ommah" In fact, Imam Khomeini has not negated nationalism with the meaning of national authority in his comments, but he has negated ethnicity and clanship and their undesirable impact as the factors of separation among Islamic Ommah.

Imam's quiet companion and pleasant companionship

Imam Khomeini advised believers to join the community of the men of religion

Imam Khomeini through through his theological works advised believers to Join the community of the men of religion and in seclusion pray to God, so that He may assist them in their mission.