Rather than talking only about the lives of the founders of the Islamic Republic, “Ruhorra” intricately weaves Iran’s historical and political landscape into what has passed since his birth.
Published by Shahrestan Adab, Ruhollah employs creative storytelling techniques to attract a wide range of audiences, providing detailed and immersive explanations of Imam Khomeini’s journey.
Hakimian’s approach distinguishes the book from traditional academic biography, making it accessible to students, scholars and the general readers alike.
A considerable portion of the book focuses on Iran’s sociopolitical climate during Khomeini’s life.
Chapter 4, for example, begins with a vivid depiction of the large crowd attending Ayatollah Borgherdi’s funeral at QOM, and later moves into Borgherdi’s quest for the year in Iran.
Similarly, Chapter 7 begins with the assassination of then Prime Minister Hassan Ali Mansoor, leading to Khomeini’s historical speech on the law of surrender.
Hakimian’s story boldly covers every stage of Imam Khomeini’s life and strives to create historical novels that resonate with the readers.
The book meticulously details Khomeini’s leadership during the Islamic Revolution, his teachings regarding Turkey and the exile in Najaf, and the Verayat e Faki of Najaf.
Unlike many biographies that ended with the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Lukhora extends to the post-Islamic Revolution era, analyzing Iran’s role in navigating the turbulent 1980s of the 1980s, including political assassinations, economic sanctions, and the Iran-Iraq War.
Hakimian emphasizes Khomeini’s mysterious and philosophical dimensions, claiming that his spiritual depth helps lead Iran through crisis.
The book depicts Khomeini’s resilience, in moments of personal loss, particularly in the death of his son Mustafa, that he described as a hidden blessing of God rather than a tragedy.
Through rich storytelling and historical depth, Lukhora offers a fresh perspective on Imam Khomeini’s heritage, making it an appealing read for those interested in Iran’s modern history and the Islamic revolution.
Imam Khomeini was born on September 24, 1902 (Jumada II 20, 1320) in Homaine, central Iran, coincided with the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Fatima al-Zar (celebrated according to the monthly calendar).
After the death of General Hossein Borgherdi in 1963, Imam Khomeini became Marja.
He spent more than 14 years in exile, mainly in Najaf, Iraq. His asylum began in Turkey on November 4, 1964, where he resided in Bursa, hosted by Turkish Colonel Ali Setiner, for less than a year. In October 1965 he moved to Najaf and remained there until 1978 when Saddam Hussein forced him to leave. He then moved to Niefles Le Chateau in France.
In the early 1970s, Imam Khomeini gave a series of lectures in Najaf on the Islamic government, and was later published as the guardian of Islamic government or Islamic legal scholars (Verayat e Faqi). This ingenious work clarified his vision for governance.
On February 1, 1979, two weeks after the Shah fled Iran, Imam Khomeini returned with eliteness amid the ongoing anti-shore revolution. An estimated 3 million Iranians welcomed him.
On February 11th, the military commanders declared their support for Imam Khomeini and the revolution.
Due to the neutrality of the military and the fall of Shah’s regime, Shapur Bhaktia, the last prime minister under Mohammad Reza Shah Pallavi, fled to France.
The event marked the end of 2,500 years of monarchy in Iran. Imam Khomeini sought peace and order, and Iran’s independent Islamic Republic was formally established.
Imam Khomeini died of illness in 1989 at the age of 87.
Reported by Tohid Mahmoudpour