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Born in 1901 AD his birthday coincides with the anniversary of the
auspicious birth of Hadrat Fatima (SA), the most revered and highly
respected woman in Islam. Imam Khomeini was born into a religious family;
his father, Ayatollah Seyyed Mustafa Musavi was educated in Najaf and
Samarra, and later returned to his birthplace, Khomeini, where he was the
religious leader of the people until his death at the age of 42. Imam
Khomeini's mother also had a religious background for she was the daughter
of Ayatollah Mirza Ahmad, an exalted theologian.
Due to the early death of his father, the Imam was brought
up under the loving care of his mother and his aunt Sahiba, however, when
he was at the early age of fifteen his aunt came to an untimely end, and
shortly afterwards his mother also passed away. The loss of his dear ones
was a severe blow to one so Young but it also served to strengthen the
will of Imam Khomeini and cemented his faith in Allah the Almighty all the
more.
From early childhood the Imam paid keen interest in his studies. At a very
early age he learned to read and write, and his elder brother, Ayatollah
Passandideh also taught him Arabic grammar and logic along with the
rudiments of many other subjects.
To further his studies Imam Khomeini studied literature at
the Center for Theological studies in Arak and later in Qom, and became an
authority on theological and canon law.
A self made man, refined in manners the Imam has always
stressed the performance of religious duties and observance of the Islamic
tenets. Wed versed in all branches of the rational and traditional
sciences, he began to teach philosophy at the age of 27, and he has
written many books on various aspects of religion. At the age of 30, Imam
Khomeini married the daughter of a religious scholar and their marriage
was blessed with two sons and three daughters.
The Imam has always spoken out against the oppression and
tyranny in the world with a resonant voice. His constant protest against
the former tyrannical regime in Iran stirred fire in the hearts of the
Pahlavi regime and their hatred was openly displayed when. after
imprisoning the Imam, they eventually exiled him from his native land.
The Islamic Republic of Iran, having followed the guidance of Imam
Khomeini, now has a strong and powerful system both at the national and
international level. Islamic tenets and laws are referred to when policies
and decisions are made in government and this at all times ensures that
any activities or proposals carried out are in the interest of the people.
The nations of the world shall be envied in future Years, for having lived
through this era of transition of the Islamic Revolution, for having
experienced its glorious 'Dawn' led by the most honorable Imam Khomeini.
Contrary to the views expressed by the Western media. the people of Iran
have gained a new respect and dignity. They can proudly say that what they
have is self-achieved that their modest dress is proper and is their
cultural identity (and not an outdated custom), and that their values are
Islamic and pure.
Imam Khomeini returned to Iran, from exile and brought with him the 'Dawn
of the Islamic Revolution,' but now the light of the full sun shines from
the faces of those who have followed his guidance and accepted the tenets
of Islam. The Islamic Republic of Iran like a beacon, shines out across
the globe and embraces the oppressed.
On Saturday evening, June 3, 1989 (the 13th of Khurdad, 1368 corresponding to the 28
of Shawwal of the lunar year 1409) Imam Ruhullah Khomeini (S.A.), the
great leader of the Islamic revolution and founder of the Islamic Republic
of Iran, passed away and joined the high heaven. In Imam Khomeini's demise
the world lost a great history making revolutionary and a matchless leader
who awakened the Muslims, revived Islam and restored to it its pristine
grandeur by his honorable life.
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