Imam Khomeini greatest personality of 20th Century: Indian Leader

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New Delhi, June 2,  – The late founder of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Khomeini (R.A.), is the greatest personality of the 20th century, said an Indian leader.

Speaking to IRNA on the eve of 20th death anniversary of the late Imam (June 4), Amrish Singh Gautam, Deputy Speaker of Delhi Assembly, said on Tuesday that Imam Khomeini brought about a revolution which not only radically changed Iran in all spheres but it also impacted the world politics in many ways”.

“He (Imam) taught us the lesson of resistance, patience and only being afraid of God, Almighty”, said the Indian official.

Amrish Singh stressed that in order to overcome the basic problems of mankind in the current world, all should become certain of the late Imam’s famous statement that whosoever is with the God is dignified and whosoever is far from the God is humiliated.

“Imam Khomeini reminded us that the duty towards Allah is very important but the duty towards mankind is much more important” said Indian official.

According to Imam, Amrish Singh adde, “If a human being fails in one’s duty towards fellow human beings, it is difficult to escape from the displeasure of Allah.”

Praising the exceptional personality of the Father of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, the deputy speaker said that the late Imam’s thoughts have purified other peoples’ hearts and made them fearless against satanic powers.

“Although Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace), is not physically among us, the legacy he has left behind is immortal and continues to guide mankind around the globe,” concluded the Indian official

Imam Khomeini was an ocean of new insights into Islam: Kalbe Jawwad

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New Delhi, June 2, – A renowned Shia scholar, Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawwad on Tuesday said that Imam Khomeini (R.A.) was an ocean of new insights into Islam in its totality.

In an interview with IRNA, Jawwad, Friday Prayer Leader of historical Asafi Mosque at Lucknow, capital city of Uttar Pradesh, paid tribute to Imam Khomeini (R.A.), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and said: “He (Imam) founded a sapling which has blossomed and grown up with deep roots. The big powers, in spite of a variety of conspiracies have been disappointed in confronting it”.

Focusing on his “Charistamic Personality”, Shia scholar said that “Relying upon faith and without fearing any threats, in an era when religion had weak presence in the society and even was exposed to ignorance owing to prevalence of materialistic views, Imam Khomeini (R.A.) entered the scene and introduced religion as the basis for human lifestyle and founded a state on the foundation of religion”.

Jawwad, while highlighting on Imam’s guidelines on unity among Muslims, said: “Imam Khomeini (R.A.) always emphasized that Muslims are brothers and will not be segregated by the pseudo-propaganda sponsored by corrupt elements.
If Islamic brotherhood comes to the fore among Islamic countries, such will become a great power which none of the global powers will be able to cope with”.

“Today Imam Khomeini is not with us but his soul would remain the beacon light for the generations to come”, Jawwad concluded.

Another Shia Scholar from Lucknow, Maulana Mirza Mohammad Ashfaq while paying tribute to Imam on his 20th death anniversary said: “Imam Khomeini’s insights and understanding of the real world and his solutions to the problems based solely on Quranic injunctions and with faith in Allah, rather than political or diplomatic games with reliance on earthly powers”.

Ashfaq was of the view that Muslims dignification around the globe based upon only and only on Imam Khomeini’s guidelines.

Leader: Imam Khomeini, a Symbol of Islam

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leader-condolSupreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with the members of the headquarters in charge of holding 20th anniversary of passing away of Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace) said on Monday that the Father of the Islamic Revolution’s everlasting and firm principles, which have been extracted from the core context of Islam, are the keys that attracted the support of the nations and the intellectuals in the Islamic world. According to IRIB, he called the late Imam a symbol of Islam, and a key to preserve national independence, dignity, and unity, stressing that after 20 years of his passing away, Imam Khomeini is considered a symbol of Islam among the Iranian nation and the Muslim world and this an undeniable fact.
Ayatollah Khamenei said the late Imam, without being affected the least by the definitions raised by the West and East on the issue of intellectualism, came up with a vivid explanation from a genuine Islam, while taking pride of it.
Because of this, the Supreme Leader noted, hearts of the nations and intellectuals across the Islamic world are captivated and fascinated by this God granted character.
In another part of his speech, he pointed to the enemies’ plots over the past 100 years to inculcate a feeling of humiliation among the Iranian nation, and said Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace) turned the Iranians into a proud nation in the face of the world bullying powers.
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, said the unity of different Iranian ethnicities, followers of different religions, and various social and political currents, inspired by Imam Khomeini was a manifestation of the late Imam’s capacity for strengthening of unity.
He further called the Iranian people, whether Sunnis or Shiites, different ethnic, political and social groups to preserve and reinforce unity as a priceless legacy of the late Imam.
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that in all issues such as the elections, all should act based on the common principles including the Constitution, and while respecting each other and observing the common principles, do not allow a few trivial and natural discrepancies of opinions tarnish the national unity.

Iranian President: No Room for Compromise in Imam Khomeini's Culture

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ahm23Iran’s President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has emphasized that there is no room for compromise in the Founder of Islamic Republic of Iran Imam Khomeini’s culture. According to IRIB, in a meeting, on Monday night, with the members of headquarters responsible for staging mourning ceremonies, marking the 20th anniversary of departure of late Imam (May his soul rest in peace), President Ahmadinejad said the characteristics of late Imam are still unknown, and huge efforts should still be made in order to attain Imam Khomeini’s culture.