Imam Khomeini’s legacy a viable model of Islamic governance

It is safe to say that without Imam Khomeini, it would have been a different story today. The ideological tremors triggered by this charismatic leader of the Islamic Revolution during his lifetime went beyond the borders of Iran and the Persian Gulf region.

Imam Khomeini advised believers for self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination

According to Imam Khomeini, self-conditioning, contemplation and self-examination are essential pre-requisites for a seeker (mujahid) of truth who is battling with his self. Self-conditioning or stipulation means binding oneself with the resolve not to do anything against God’s commands.

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

World is a path to be followed to reach the destinations, Imam Khomeini highlighted

According to Imam Khomeini, the whole world is not the ultimate goal before the Prophets. Rather, it is a path to be followed to reach the destinations which is the high grade of humanity. If a creature reached that high human grade, one will achieve a happiness which is not limited just to this world. The ultimate goal is the world behind this one.

What stages the spiritual travelers will have to observe for self purification?

Obedience to God gives ample spiritual pleasure, Imam Khomeini highlighted

Imam Khomeini through his theological works highlighted that you will also notice that obedience to God gives ample pleasure.

Imam called on Gorbachev to study Islam earnestly

After mentioning these problems and preliminary points, let me call on you to study Islam earnestly, not because Islam and the Muslims may need you but because Islam has exalted universal values which can bring comfort and salvation to all nations and remove the basic problems of mankind, Imam Khomeini wrote in a historic letter to former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

Cultural Problems of the Muslim World and Their Solutions According to Imam Khomeini.

According to Imam Khomeini, the results indicated that the cultural problems of the Muslim world are rooted in spiritual dependence and self destruction against the West. The characteristics of an ideal society from Imam Khomeini are cultural independence, divine law authority, the transforming community to a divine human being, freedom of thought, and pondering Islamic awareness and awakening. To achieve such a society, he seeks a solution to the unity of the Muslim world and the severance of cultural ties with the West.