The Idea of Ommah in Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

By studying the terminology used by Imam Khomeini, it is concluded that the concept of "nation" is a marginal one, in relation with the concept of "Ommah" In fact, Imam Khomeini has not negated nationalism with the meaning of national authority in his comments, but he has negated ethnicity and clanship and their undesirable impact as the factors of separation among Islamic Ommah.

Imam Khomeini maintained a balance between the intellect [‘aql] and narration [naql]

Imam Khomeini in his theological works maintained a balance between the intellect [‘aql] and narration [naql], which has been acceptable to the great Shī‘ah scholars,

Pope Francis commends Ayatollah Sistani for commitment to peace and unity

Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, has written a letter to Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, hailing his commitment to preserving unity in Iraq while also praising their face-to-face meeting two years ago.

Imam Khomeini warned against lack of faith certainty

They know the proofs for the existence of God and the reality of the Resurrection, but these very same intellectual proofs may be veils covering the heart which do not permit the light of faith to shine in.

How did Imam Khomeini describe Hadrat Hujjah, the divine savior?

Imam Khomeini highlights importance of knowledge, awareness to actualize justice

According to Imam Khomeini, everything begins with knowledge and awareness and to gain knowledge, one should primarily forgo denial.

Imam Khomeini explained difference between faith and knowledge

It was mentioned earlier that faith, which is the joy and fortune of the soul, is different from knowledge, which is the pleasure and satisfaction of the intellect.

Hadrat Hujjah, divine savior, will promote justice in all dimensions among mankind societies, Imam ...

From Imam Khomeini’s viewpoint, Hadrat Hujjah, who is from the progeny and descendant of Fatima Zahra (‘a), the daughter of the holy prophet of Islam, will be flag-bearer of justice and confront all exploiting and arrogant elements and powers.