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Who did Khomeini claim were the original enemies of Islam?

The Jews, followed later by European imperialists who sought to eradicate Islam.

What role did Khomeini believe imperialists played in Muslim societies?

They promoted anti-Islamic propaganda, imposed unjust economic systems, and supported tyrannical rulers to divide and weaken the Islamic world.

What kind of religion did Khomeini argue Islam was?

A militant religion committed to justice, truth, freedom, and independence.

How did Khomeini view monarchy and hereditary succession?

He rejected monarchy and hereditary rule, claiming Islam forbids them.

What Islamic prohibitions did Khomeini emphasize?

Usury, alcohol, and the cultivation of vice were strictly forbidden.

How did Khomeini respond to Western criticism of Islamic law?

He argued Islamic punishments were just and necessary, unlike Western hypocrisy (e.g., killing over heroin but calling lashes for alcohol "harsh").

What was Khomeini's view on sexual vice and its effects?

It was destroying youth, causing neglect of education, and serving imperialist aims to keep Muslims backward.

Why did Khomeini oppose luxury and palace living?

He saw them as symptoms of exploitation and oppression by rulers aligned with imperialism.

What did Khomeini claim Islamic law (sharia) provided?

A comprehensive social system covering all aspects of life—family, trade, punishment, war, peace, etc.

What historical example did Khomeini give of enforcing Islamic law?

The Prophet Muhammad cut off a chief’s hand and enforced lashings and stonings, and successors should do the same.

What was Khomeini's view on separating religion from politics?

He condemned it as an imperialist plot and insisted religious scholars must engage in political and social affairs.

What did Khomeini believe was necessary for Muslims to do?

Establish an Islamic government and overthrow oppressive regimes.

How did Khomeini describe the effects of imperialism on the Islamic world?

Division of the umma, economic disparity, cultural westernization, and decline of Islamic laws.

What was Khomeini’s critique of Westernized Iranian culture?

He mocked obsession with European fashion and moral decay (e.g., music, dancing, unveiled women).

What kind of people did Khomeini say would resist Islamic government?

Those accustomed to Western corruption and luxury, who viewed Europeanization as progress.

What warning did Khomeini give about inaction?

He warned that without radical change, future times would be worse than the present.