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 who revived the unity of the folks

Noovieh Pukulineh, a weekly – printed by Ghazaghestan-- the representative of Nuvieh Pukulineh weekly of Ghazaghestan

Strong winds had been assigned by God, the Almighty, to destroy all US war machinery in Tabas.

Imam Khomeini at the time said that sand particles and strong winds had been assigned by God, the Almighty, to destroy all US war machinery in Tabas.

Imam attracted faithful worldwide

The book named a corner of the memories of Hojat al-Islam Seyyed Mahmud Doaee, pp. 192-193-- A corner of the lovely morals of Imam as they concern family and those who were close to him

Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 47th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

In a landmark two-day referendum held on March 30-31, 1979, more than 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voted “yes” for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country.

Imam Khomeini challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

Ahmad Khomeini, stood by Imam and revolution through thick and thin times

Late Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini, the son of the founder of the Islamic Revolution has been considered as treasure because he had been aware and well familiar with the history of the Islamic Revolution.

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership overthrew Western backed monarchy in Iran

Imam Khomeini has been a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.