Imam Khomeini on self-discipline: Guarding the soul through daily self-examination

Imam Khomeini emphasizes that spiritual growth requires constant vigilance over one’s thoughts and actions, daily self-accountability, and sincere repentance to resist temptation and remain steadfast in obedience to God.

Expediency and the public good in Imam Khomeini’s thought

Imam Khomeini led believers towards the path to spiritual purification

Imam Khomeini teaches that spiritual purification begins with sincere reflection and firm determination to change one’s life. A believer must resolve to abandon sin, fulfil religious obligations, make amends for past shortcomings, and follow the example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). True spiritual growth requires not only inner sincerity but also steadfast adherence to the teachings of Islam, continuous self-discipline, and reliance upon God’s mercy and guidance.

Respect for a mourner and reciter of the Ahl al-Bayt (;a)

Mohammad Fazeli Eshtehardi

Demonstrating the victory of Religious thought in the Twentieth century

The Personality of Imam Khomeini from the Perspective of the World’s Media and Thinkers, p. 26

Imam Khomeini urged believers to cultivate sincerity in their actions

Imam Khomeini in his famous book “an exposition on Forty Hadith” urged believers to examine their intentions carefully and ensure that their acts of worship and virtue are performed sincerely for the sake of God, rather than for recognition or praise from others.

Inspiration to free Christians

Jomhouri-e Eslami, 13 February 1990

A brief account of Imam Khomeini's argument about Islamic governance

Imam Khomeini initiated his argument on the issue as follows: Islam is a comprehensive religion, providing laws on politics, society, economy, etc. It is admitted that the Divine commandments are applicable to all societies in all eras.