On the occasion of the martyrdom of Imam Reza

Learning sciences must pave way for refinement of soul and acquisition of virtues

Imam Khomeini advised seminary students that the learning of these sciences in reality is an introduction to the refinement of the soul and the acquisition of virtue

Believer never backbites, never slanders others, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that a faithful person never backbites, never slanders others, and he is never vengeful or envious of his brothers in faith.

There is nothing wrong with the world and it is not blameworthy

The late founder of the Islamic Republic explains that from the viewpoint of Imam ‘Alī (‘a) there is nothing wrong with the world and it is not blameworthy.

Imam Khomeini warned against denial of existence of a supernatural world

Imam Khomeini has explained that from the manners of some and their way of living it is obvious that they do not even consider the existence of a supernatural world to be possible.

Obedience to God gives ample pleasure, Imam explains

Imam Khomeini explains that faithful people will also notice that obedience to God gives ample pleasure.

Worldliness’ is only objectionable when it makes man forgetful of God

Imam Khomeini explained that worldliness’ is only objectionable when it makes man forgetful of God and his destination, and not when it would be his companion and aid in this journey and for reaching the destination.

Imam explains about ignorance and absence of knowledge

Imam Khomeini explains through his theological works that one of kind of kibr signifies the extreme of ignorance and the absence of knowledge about one’s limits and the majesty of the Necessary Being. As to the kibr towards the prophets and awliya’ of God, it was an attitude, which was more prevalent during their own days.