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simple and modest lifestyle reforming existing institutions
was remarkable, considering and implementing a
his position as the Supreme comprehensive ethical program
Leader of a growing that aligned with the
superpower in West Asia and principles of the Islamic

the administrator of Republic.
substantial religious funds. This program was
His family home remained exemplified by the Imam

unchanged, and he contented himself, his family, and close
himself with simple meals, associates, and it served as a
devoting much of his time to model for the officers of the

studying and reciting the Islamic Republic to follow,
Qur’an. embodying values such as
He opted for less expensive modesty, humility, and

shoes and would cover half a detachment from worldly
glass of water with a piece of possessions.
paper to keep it clean and Imam Khomeini held a
save it for later. (Ref: strong conviction that the

Imam Khomeini, 2003b: 16) transformation of society
Unfortunately, such should be achieved gradually
examples were not widely and through comprehensive

followed by most government means, which encompassed
officials at various levels of the establishment of resolute
the Republic’s structure. institutions and the promotion

(Siddiqui, 1996) of religious-based education.
Imam Khomeini consistently In this context, the
stressed the importance of revitalization of Islamic social