Imam on various historic occasions in this regard said as following:
We should not forget the spiritual side for which we made such a Revolution. We should not neglect that spiritual side, for in spite of all our incompetence in propaganda and publicity, still the people of the world understand our Revolution. And it is the line of spirituality which oppressors and powerwielders are against. (October 15, 1981)
A nation will come out victorious if it relies on spirituality.
Liberty is not happiness and prosperity in and of itself. Independence is not happiness alone. Material gains alone will not create happiness for a nation. Happiness will consist of all of the above mentioned factors, if they are encompassed by spirituality.
Islam's attention to material life is because it can serve the spirituality. Spiritualities are the criteria.
All the differences among human beings are rooted in the rebellion of the 'self'. (June 2, 1981)
Those who seek to train others in this world should first purge and purify themselves. (June 2, 1979)
Imam Khomeini on another occasion said that if you are not purified, you will face rebellion of the 'self'. So long as you are not purged, knowledge will be dangerous for you and the most dangerous thing for you will be a high position. This may lead you to annihilation in this world as well as in the next world. (June 4, 1981)
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