By Allah, if I get killed, or he gets killed, it makes no difference to me.

By Allah, if I get killed, or he gets killed, it makes no difference to me.” I said: “We know that you are this way; however, it makes a difference for the people.” Imam said: “No, the people should know that if I go to a place where a bomb kills the sentries near the house and doesn’t kill me, then I will no longer be of any use to the people as their leader. I can only serve the people until that time that my life is like that of the life of the people.

If the people, or the sentries, or any one who is in this area, are killed, allow this slave (of Allah) to also get killed so that the people understand that we are all with each other.” I asked: “So until when will you sit here?” He pointed to his blessed forehead and said: “Until that time that a missile hits here.”[^6]]] Hajj Ahmad Agha Khomeini (Imam’s son) A heart as wide as this universe * * One day I was with Hujjatul Islam Salimi.

He had come from the Imam’s house to the Southern war front to strengthen the spirits and meet the soldiers of Islam. The topic of Imam’s characteristics came up. He said: “A few days ago in the presence of the Imam, on the topic of the boldness and insolence of Shaikh Ali Tehrani aired on Baghdad radio, someone told the Imam that that malicious man has taken a lot of liberties with you.

When our conversation ended, Imam said: “As it so happens, a few days ago I remembered him and prayed for him.” Even with regards to the guidance of opponents and enemies, Imam used to feel so much pity (and affection).[^7] Ghulamali Raja’i [^1]: Paa be Paaye Aaftaab, Vol 3, Pg. 169 [^2]: Bardashthayi az Seereye Imam Khomeini, Vol 3, Pg. 227 [^3]: Paa be Paaye Aaftaab, Vol 2, Pg. 240 [^4]: Wizhenameye Ruznameye Jumhuri Islami, Khordad 70 [^5]: Paa be Paaye Aaftaab, Vol 2, Pg.

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