Ruhollah al- Musavi al-Khomeini
A nice, noble and revolutionary personality of Islamic World - Ayalollah-al-Udhma Imam Khomaini.
With an outstanding personality since childhood, Ruhollah al- Musavi al-Khomeini, has achieved not only his own personal high level of Jurisprudence but has guided the Muslims of the world to revolt against the tyrannical and oppressive regiemes that dominate them.
Imam Khomeini's Childhood
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, Khomein, 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.
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.
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.