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 Hossein's movement saved Islam, inspired Imam Khomeini-led Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini used to issue congratulatory messages on birth anniversaries of the infallible, the truthful successors of the holy prophet of Islam and stressed to follow their footsteps in all arenas. The late founder of the Islamic Republic also said time and again that the Islamic Revolution was inspired by Imam Hossein's divine movement.

The Islamic Republic was an unprecedented divine miracle.

The Islamic Republic was an unprecedented divine miracle.

Leader paid visit to Imam Khomeini's holy shrine ahead of revolution anniversary

The world saw rallies and an unprecedented public support for the Islamic establishment in Iran

The auspicious occasion marks the 1979 referendum which was held just 50 days after the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the world saw rallies and an unprecedented public support for the Islamic establishment in Iran.

Imam Ali ('a) had been appearance of the absolute justice

The late founder of the Islamic Repubic used to maintain that that Imam Ali (PBUH), is the appearance of the absolute justice, the marvel of the world , who has no equal by kindness in the world-from the beginning until the eternity- unless the more respectable Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

President says Imam Khomeini raised banner of defending Palestine

Addressing a recent summit, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi has said Imam Khomeini, the late founder of Islamic Republic raised the banner of defending Palestine.