Revisiting Ayatollah Khomeini’s Doctrine of Wilayat al-Faqıh (Velayat-e Faqıh)

THE SANCTUM OF THE INTOXICATED

In the dervish’s circle no purity we saw, Within the monastery from Him no sound we heard.

Soul is of immense source of vast transcendental knowledge, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that one of the levels of contemplation is meditation on the states of the soul, which is of immense benefit being the source of vast transcendental knowledge.

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.”

THE SLEEPING HEART

Your eyes where? The illuminating the world sun where? The beloved’s face remembering where, the sleeping heart where?

Imam Khomeini stressed need for purifying inner self

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised the believers and faithful people to purify their intentions and actions.

Imam Khomeini advised believers to take care of their hereafter

Imam Khomeini's famous work "an exposition on Forty Hadith" contains treasure of mysticism and include discussions on a range of spiritual topics.

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