The light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon heart without teachings of Islam

According to Imam, without adhering to the apparent teachings of Islam it is not possible that the light of the Divine Knowledge could descend upon his heart.

Imam explains about someone who pays no attention to anything other than the dark wilderness

Imam Khomeini: The Iranian pilgrims are required to note that they are departing for Hajj from a ...

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Imam Khomeini warned against gratifying the carnal appetites and desires

Imam Khomeini through his works warned that all our deeds shouldn't serve as the means for satisfying our desires and gratifying the carnal appetites.

Request to God for vision and brightness, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works advised believers that supplications are a request to God, the Exalted, for vision and brightness of the heart so one may tear the veils of light and reach the source of greatness.

Imam Khomeini's personality trait is the key to success among the people.

Internal struggle is of great significance for all great mystics

Imam Khomeini explains the jihad al-nafs or the internal struggle is of great significance for all great religious thinkers, mystics, and moralists.

Divine prophets advocated for controlling and bridling desires

Imam Khomeini through his theological explained that none of the messengers of God have ever demanded to completely kill sensuality and desire or to extinguish the fire of passion or anger and ignore the inventions of imagination.