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Introduction conceptualization of the
Imam Khomeini has been spiritual path toward attaining
described as one the most a direct connection with God.
famous religious figures of Imam Khomeini emphasized
the 20th century. His impact the significance of spiritual

on Western media, academic journeys and the
debates, and political instances transformative power in
has been the object of society and individuals.

numerous research and writings. These journeys, encompassing
However, little is known the ascent of the soul through
about the mystical profile of stages of purification,

the leader of the 1979 illumination, union, and return,
revolution that led to the (Amoli, 2010) provided a
consolidation of the Islamic framework for individuals to

Republic of Iran, overthrowing embark upon a profound
a millenary monarchy and spiritual awakening that Imam
radically changing the Khomeini visualized as the
geopolitical panorama of ultimate goal of the Islamic

West Asia. State.
Mysticism played a pivotal Through this mystical lens,
role in the political He envisioned a society that

perspective embraced by would undergo a collective
Imam Khomeini throughout return to God, illuminating
the pre-revolutionary, the path toward a higher

revolutionary, and post- consciousness and moral
revolutionary periods. It served awakening while combating
as a guiding force, shaping his the forces of evil, corruption,