Ayatollah Khomeini

Iranian revolution leader

Contemporary influential 154 sayings

Sayings by Ayatollah Khomeini

If a government is not Islamic, it is tyranny.

1970 — Book: Islamic Government
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We must cleanse the world from the oppressors.

1980s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The true meaning of freedom is submission to Allah.

1979 — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The enemies of Islam want to destroy our culture.

1980s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

All the corrupt governments must be overthrown.

1970 — Book: Islamic Government
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The blood of our martyrs will water the tree of the revolution.

1980s — Speech during Iran-Iraq War
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The path to Jerusalem passes through Karbala.

1980s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We are ready to offer a hundred thousand martyrs for Islam.

1980s — Speech during Iran-Iraq War
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The devil is at work everywhere.

1980s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The duty of every Muslim is to fight for Islam.

1970s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We will not compromise on our Islamic principles.

1980s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The Islamic Republic is eternal.

1979 — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Do not fear anything but Allah.

1970s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Islam is the ultimate solution to all problems.

1970s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The superpowers are afraid of Islam.

1980s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The corrupt regime must be destroyed.

1970s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

Our struggle is a struggle for truth and justice.

1979 — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The path of martyrdom is the path of honor.

1980s — Speech during Iran-Iraq War
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

We are the soldiers of Allah.

1980s — Speech
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

There is no fun in Islam.

1980 — Speech in Qom
Strange & Unusual Confirmed