Yahya Borno, a French researcher on mysticism told a gathering of university professors and students that Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, recommended his daughter in law to deeply study ‘Misbah al-Shariah’ a book attributed to Imam Sadiq, a truthfull successor of the holy prophet of Islam.
Dr. Fatima Tabatabaei, Imam’s daughter- in- law, was also advised to read Manazel al Saerin’ a book by Khwaja Abdullah Ansari, a famous Persian mystic was a famous Persian mystic who lived in the 11th century.
It is worthy to mention that Imam Khomeini frequently wrote historic letters to his son Hojjat al-Islam Seyyed Ahmand Khomeini and other members of his family which contain treasure of mysticism.
Imam Khomeini has left several works in fields of philosophy, mysticism, Hadith, Quranic interpretation, jurisprudence and several other Islamic sciences and discipline of knowledge.
Imam’s books such as “an exposition on Forty Hadith”, “Hosts of intellect and ignorance” “discipline of prayers”, “secrets to prayers”, “an explosion on supplication of Dawn”, “Combat with the self”, “and Monotheism” have very enriched mystic points and discussions.
Imam’s collection of poetry also have deep divine and mystical and moral lessons which could open horizons towards devotees.
Imam Khomeini’s works are increasingly becoming popular as they contain precious moral and mystical points which are equally appealing to all followers of divine religions.
The messages issued and speeches delivered on various occasions by Imam Khomeini also consist of wisdom, and social, cultural and political points which can be a guiding light for his devotees and followers.
Imam Khomeini’s messages, speeches and decrees have been collected in form of 21-voume and has been translated by the international department of the institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini’s works.