Introduction Before the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, while most of the Islamic movements had taken a passive stance in the face of the manifestations of the modern age and the stunning Western civilization and questioned the efficiency...

These qualities made Imam Khomeini a leader who made the impossible things possible inside and outside of Iran. This happened in a situation where many factors were influencing his activities. One of the reasons why he had not been influenced by the...

By adopting a different and unique attitude towards women, Imam Khomeyni not only provided them with legal and ethical support but also affirmed and set the stage for their political participation. In his view, women, like men, are independent. In...

A few days before Ashura, Imam Khomeyni, during a meeting with the authorities and scholars of Qom, suggested that on Ashura day, each of them would deliver speeches before people who attend the mourning ceremony at the Feyzieh Seminary and expose the...

On April 15, 1964, Imam Khomeyni, in his first day of classes in the seminary, made important remarks before a large crowd of people in the Grand Mosque of Qom. Addressing the Shah’s remarks the day before in which he had said “We oppose the...

After his arrest, Imam Khomeyni was taken to the officers club and was imprisoned in a cell. Later on, he was transferred to the Palace garrison. On the same day, SAVAK accused him of “acting against the national security” and hence the...

Enraged by Imam Khomeyni’s opposition, the Shah sought a confrontation with the clergy to intimidate and silence them. On March 23, 1963, which coincided with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, numerous mourning...

In 1339 AH, when Sayyed Ruhollah‎ was not more than nineteen years old, left for Arak to continue his education. At that time, the seminary of Arak had gained a lot of fame. Ayatollah Haj Shaykh Abdolkarim Haeri-Yazdi, one of the students of Mirza...

Religious leadership and Marja'iyyah(religious authorities)   Imam Khomeyni believed that taking the leadership of the political movements is possible only through religious authority; therefore, considering the political position and...

National Movement   In order to understand the Imam Khomeyni’s viewpoint and position regarding the National Movement and elaborate on his participation or absence in the political events of this period one should study his viewpoints...

The fall of Reza Khan and the compilation of Kashf al-Asrar (The Unveiling of Secrets)   Reza Khan’s departure from the country was happy news for many Iranians. It is no exaggeration to say that this event was a national celebration for...

In 1935 CE, when the news spread about the new law on dress code [including the removal of hijab] and the possibility of its application increased, some of the middle-ranked scholars of the seminary – on the top of whom, Imam Khomeyni –...

Although Imam Khomeyni and other sources of emulation opposed the State and Provincial Associations Bill, the Shah thought that such objections have been raised because Asadollah Alam, the Prime Minister of Iran, had proposed the bill and that...

After the death of Ayatollah Boroujerdi, the Shah decided to turn Najaf into the centre of religious authority instead of Qom, thereby weakening Iranian religious authorities and clerics so that they would not interfere in his plans. Therefore, he sent...

As far as Imam Khomeyni’s political life is concerned, it is necessary to point out important political events that have had a profound effect on the evolution and development of his political thought and action. Undoubtedly, the most important...

“Khomeyn,” the birthplace of Imam Khomeyni, is one of the ancient cities of Iran. The name of this city is mentioned in some travel accounts of Europeans who travelled to Iran during the Qajar period. Also, the name Khomeyn can be found in...