Imam Khomeini advised believers to seek divine assistance

Imam Khomeini advised believers to seek divine assistance while carrying out tasks and said, "God willing, God will help you in performing all worldly and religious duties, and will diminish your pains for the next day."

Iranians will never forget Western countries’ role in Saddam's chemical attacks during war

Iran's envoy to the UN says the Islamic Republic, as the main victim of chemical weapons, denounces the use of such weapons altogether as it is a serious violation of international law and a crime against humanity.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

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.