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What does it mean?
The Iranian nation and Khomeini achieved a great historical act; a divine revolution today is seen as a miracle by outsiders.
In plain terms
A religious revolution in modern times is viewed as miraculous by non-Muslims.
What can you take from it?
Religious revolutions can achieve unexpected success.

Where it applies

  • political analysis
  • religious study
  • historical review

Putting it to work

  • study successful movements
  • reflect on faith impacts
  • analyze political shifts

Questions to consider

  • Can political events be considered divine?
  • How do outsiders view religious revolutions?

Another view

Labeling events as miraculous can be subjective and culturally biased.

More from Ruhollah Khomeini

  1. One should express his viewpoint regarding what he performed in his country and in a vast part of the world with great respect and deep thought.

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  2. Khomeini has offered us the opportunity to regain our frail religion ... faith in the power of words.

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  3. The name of Khomeini will always remain in the new chapter of Iranian history.

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