The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Imam Hussein and his Companions Shielded Islam: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini the great spiritual and religious leader of the Muslim world revived genuine teachings of the household members of the holy prophet of Islam and hailed the companions of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Imam Hussein and his Companions defended of Islam.

Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.

Month of Bahman is a reminder of the glorious epic

Reaction of Pahlavi regime to news of Imam Khomeini's return

With the arrival of February 1979, the news of the imam's return to the country became stronger. This news caused many actions, from closing the airport to threatening to blow the plane up and military coup to delay his trip.

On the occasion of the anniversary of Imam Khomeini's return to the homeland

Iran marks the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s message to Mikhail Gorbachev

Imam Khomeini tried to warn the Soviet president against following the destructive path of Western liberal capitalism. The pro-Western path chosen after the collapse of the USSR turned out to be catastrophic for Russia and many of neighboring ex-Soviet republics.