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.

Iranians stage nationwide rallies to mark 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iranians across the country have held nationwide rallies to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Sunday.

Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.

Leader paid visit to Imam Khomeini's holy shrine ahead of revolution anniversary

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

Imam Khomeini warned nations about the dangers of Israel

In March 1963, Imam Khomeini wrote a letter about the danger of Israel to the various unions and associations in Qom.

On the occasion of the establishment of the Revolutionary Council

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.”