Imam Khomeini’s lecture series in Najaf laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih).

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam’s famous lectures laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

Imam Khomeini invites to refinement of soul, asceticism and piety

Imam Khomeini through his famous works "Combat with the Self" invites all, and especially the students of divinity, to refinement of the soul, asceticism and piety.

Imam Khomeini successfully led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

Imam Khomeini made denunciation of both the Shah and the United States

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and the United States, this time in response to the "capitulations" or diplomatic immunity granted to American military personnel in Iran by the Shah. In Nov. 1964 Imam Khomeini was re-arrested and sent into exile.

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

Imam Khomeini and Islamic Revolution Research center hosts summit on women status

The center will hold a gathering of academics and intellectuals who will discuss women’s status from perspective of Imam Khomeini’s ideals.