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Imam Khomeini held a example of mass public
deep respect for mysticism education directly led by the
due to its educational capacity, Supreme Leader.
as it provided comprehensive Making these sources
access to and understanding accessible to virtually anyone
of reality and life. was an endeavor that can be
Therefore, mysticism was seen as a movement from God
not only far from trivial but to creation, aligning with
was essential for the Mulla Sadra’s third journey.
subsequent steps the country Moreover, martyrdom holds
needed to take in its pursuit of a significant place in the Shi’a
social justice. tradition of Islam,
Imam Khomeini embarked exemplified by the sacrifice
on a serious and meticulous of Imam Hussain and his
effort to explain the companions in the tragic
complexity of the meanings events of Karbala.
found in the first chapter of This historical event has
the Qur’an, using a language been deeply ingrained in the
that the majority of Iranians, Shi’a interpretation of history,
including many who lacked symbolizing the persecution and
formal education, could martyrdom of Shi’a communities
comprehend. and leaders. The Persian Gulf
Although the program aired War or the imposed war,
for only a limited number of targeting young revolutionary
sessions, and the Imam did volunteers, can be seen as a
not go beyond the first verse, contemporary manifestation
it served as a remarkable of this epic narrative.
