The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Imam Hossein's movement saved Islam, inspired Imam Khomeini-led Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini used to issue congratulatory messages on birth anniversaries of the infallible, the truthful successors of the holy prophet of Islam and stressed to follow their footsteps in all arenas. The late founder of the Islamic Republic also said time and again that the Islamic Revolution was inspired by Imam Hossein's divine movement.

Holly Prophetic Mission

Imam Ali’s (PBUH) auspicious birth happened in the holy month of Rajab

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Israeli bombardment of Gaza exposes Western claims of human rights: Majid Ansari

Hujjat al-Islam Majid Ansar says what is happening right now in the besieged Gaza strip is a full-scale tableau and reflector of Western human rights show claimed and by the United States and its Western allies.

God Almighty, grant us the capacity to realize our responsibilities

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic advised believers to pray God the Almighty to "Grant us a share of the light of Your knowledge."

On the occasion of the martyrdom of Imam Reza