Ethics, with this peculiar status, has always had Imam Khomeini's attention

Imam Khomeini stressed the need for a process of spiritual development

The way of moral reform advocated by Imam Khomeini is a process of spiritual development in which the adept learns to conquer and then lose interest in his worldly desires and become totally devoted to God.

Imam guarded himself against any possible sin or backbiting.

A memoir by Seyyed Izzad al-Din Zanjani

Imam Khomeini explained value of human existence as trustee of divine honor

Imam Khomeini explained through his theological works that that God Almighty has created the humans for His own sake.

Believers should rationally evaluate their deeds, worships: Imam Khomeini

According to Imam, it is better if today we reflect upon our good deeds, and rationally evaluate our worships. We should try to judge them justly, and see whether we deserve to be rewarded and praised on their basis.

Imam Khomeini advised believers for self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination

According to Imam Khomeini, self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker (mujahid) of truth who is battling with his self. Self-conditioning or stipulation means binding oneself with the resolve not to do anything against God’s commands.

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?

Faith, which is fortune of the soul, is different from knowledge, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological and mystical works explains that faith, which is the joy and fortune of the soul, is different from knowledge, which is the pleasure and satisfaction of the intellect.