Researchers and scholars believe the unique leadership of Imam Khomeini has remained a decisive factor behind the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979.

The victory came at a sensitive juncture of history when masses had been grappled with feelings of sadness and disappointment due to consecutive defeats of previous movement against the puppets of colonialism and imperialism.

It is an undeniable fact that though the seed of such movement had been planted and traced several decades ago, they could never be fully grown or strengthened.

In such circumstances, a great need was felt for a perfect personality who could materialize and convert these potentials and expectations of the masses into real practical perspectives.

The unique leadership of Imam Khomeini and solidarity of the people contributed as the most important factors in the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Shi'a clergies have had a significant influence on most of Iranians public due to their piety and honesty and the masses expressed their great confidence in Imam's unmatchable personality.

Following Imam Khomeini's exile to the holy city of Najaf, he become a great religious authority and was leading the movement of great significance by reliance on God the Almighty and faithfulness of his people. The Iranians and people of other origins from around the world were in constant contact with the great Imam to seek spiritual and political guidance to move forward the Islamic movement of great significance.

Imam was the center of attention after his exile to France where he lived on the outskirts of the French capital. Imam was issued regular press releases and guiding the nation from there.

Finally, Imam could put an end to the western-backed dictatorial regime of Shah with his wisdom and unprecedented support of the masses and general public.

The most decisive factor behind the success of the Islamic revolution was Imam's great personality and wise leadership.

Several Islamic awakening movements were going on in different regions of the Muslim world. However, they were deprived of such a scale of success due to lack of proper leadership or lack of proper strategy.

However, the victory of the Islamic Revolution under the leadership of the great Imam also strengthened Islamic and oppressed movements across the world.

In addition to that, Imam's academic and intellectual guidace across the world which will continue to guide the Muslims and oppressed people for coming centuries.

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Imam Khomeini's unique leadership ensured victory for revolution