Imam Khomeini’s Approach to Political Struggle

The focus of this paper is analysis of methods used by Imam Khomeini in his struggles until the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The main question of this paper is: What was Imam Khomeini’s approach to violence and nonviolence in his political struggles against the Shah’s regime?

according to Imam Khomeini's view point Every day is labor and laborer’s day.

Iran advises US to learn lessons from humiliating defeat in Tabas Desert in 1980

Iran has reminded the United States of its humiliating defeat in Operation Eagle Claw in Tabas Desert in 1980, advising Washington to learn lessons from its historic fiasco and more than four decades of hostility toward the resistant Iranian nation.

Imam Khomeini stressed need for purifying intentions

Imam Khomeini recommended the faithful people of purifying their intentions, rectifying their deeds and expelling love of self .

Human have proofs for existence of God and reality of the Resurrection, Imam Khomeini explains

Imam Khomeini explains difference between knowledge and faith by saying "sometimes you see that one has knowledge of these realities but has no faith."

Imam Khomeini shed light on various kinds and degrees of Kibr

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that as to the kibr towards God, it is the most abominable, the most destructive.

Religious duties should be performed for divine sake

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explains that all religious duties should be performed for the sake of God the Almighty.

The man of faith is optimistic and has a hopeful attitude towards God, Imam Khomeini explained

The man of faith is optimistic and has a hopeful attitude towards God, and is satisfied with the way He has divided and apportioned His bounties among His creatures.