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Topic: Books by Khomeini available at B&N.

topic by Joh Calvin 7/14/2002 (16:07)

reply top Clarification of Questions on Worship and Self-Development: In Islamic Jurisprudence In Stock:Ships within 24 hours . Ayatullah Ruhullah Khomeini,Laleh Bakhtiar (Translator) / Paperback Iqbal: Manifestation of the Islamic Spirit, Two Contemporary Muslim Views In Stock:Ships within 24 hours . Murtaza Mutahhari,Ali Khamenei,Laleh Bakhtiar (Translator) / Paperback / Abjad Book Designers & Builders / September 1999 A Clarification of Questions Ayatollah R. Khomeini,J. Borujerdi (Translator) / Paperback / Westview Press / September 1984 Islam and Revolution: Writings and Declarations Imam Khomeini,Hamid Algar (Translator) / Paperback / Routledge / January 1985 Practical Laws of Islam Imam Khomeini / Paperback / Tahrike Tarsile Quran, Inc. / May 1983 Sayings of the Ayatollah Khomeini: Political, Philosophical, Social, and Religious Khomeini / Paperback / Bantam Books, Incorporated / September 1985 Sparks That Literature the Recent Islamic Movement, June 5, 1963 Ayatullah R. Khomeini,Laleh Bakhtiar (Translator) / Paperback / Abjad Book Designers & Builders / September 1989

reply by Richard Marvel 7/14/2002 (18:17)

reply top What Khomeini wrote is meaningless, Calvin, because he reniged on every promise he made. He promised an Islamic democracy with full human and civic rights. What he created was nothing more than Islamic version of the Shah, actually much worse because he took his actions in the name of Islam. The Iranian press was shocked when he told them 'I will break your teeth' for criticising him. They believed his promise of a free press. This is the problem when you join the nation's spiritual and political leader into one man. If you criticize him, you are seen as criticizing Islam. When you have the power to shut their mouths, most leaders will use it. My opinion is Khomeini's revolution has been a complete failure, mainly because he didn't really trust the Iranian people with freedom. But as Dinesh D'Souza points out in this excellent article. http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/comment-dsouza070302.asp When you coerce virtue, you don't create a virtuous nation, you create a nation of hypocrites. The present government in Iran has caused great damage to Islam. The people hold the clerics in contempt, and it's a short walk to hold the entire religion in contempt as well. Last week's rounding up and imprisonment of student activists highlights the extreme weakness and fragility of the present system. It's a scenario that cannot continue on it's present course.

reply by John Calvin 7/14/2002 (18:31)

reply top It is your opinion and the opinion of the National Review that is meaningless and without value.You can't tell the difference between your head and your asshole Iran: Dilemmas of Dual Containment Anthony H. Cordesman Ahmed S. Hashim This volume provides a detailed analysis of Iran's politics, economics, energy exports, security and military forces, as well as an examination of current Western policy toward Iran and its regional activities and support of Islamic extremists. The impact of sanctions and the U.S. policy of 'dual containment' are examined in detail along with different strategies for dealing with Iran and Iran's efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction. FROM THE BOOK Table of Contents List of Tables and Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1 Introduction 1 2 The Changing Nature of the Iranian Regime 26 3 Internal Security 67 4 Demographics and Ethnic Pressures 83 5 Economics and Iran's Future as an Oil Power 91 6 Iran's External Relations and Regional Ambitions 121 7 Iran's Support of Terrorism and Extremism in Other States 147 8 Iran's Conventional Military Forces 165 9 The Threat from Iranian Land Forces 195 10 The Threat from Iranian Air and Air Defense Forces 224 11 The Threat from Iran's Naval Forces 244 12 Conventional Warfighting Options and Policy Implications 263 13 Iran and Weapons of Mass Destruction 266 14 Dealing with the Threats and Non-Threats from Iran 312 Notes 324 Sources and Methods 361 About the Book and Author 364

reply by Richard Marvel 7/14/2002 (19:58)

reply top This is typical, when you challenge anyone on this board, all you get are insults. Facts are hard to get around Calvin, and the facts are that last week a leading Iranian cleric resigned with a scathing five-page indictment against the current regime and it's corruption. Khatami always talks a good game, but he's allowed the hard-liners to silence him, and he doesn't have the courage to challenge their authority. How can you advocate a dialogue among civilizations when you don't even allow it within your own country? It's all lies. My network with Iranians is extensive, albeit mostly Iranian-Americans, but they've all got relatives in Iran, and I'm hearing the same thing from all of them. This revolution has failed. All you have is theory, Calvin. The reality is burying your position in a huge pile of... well, I won't trade insults. I respect your opinion even though you don't respect mine.

reply by ADAM 7/15/2002 (1:44)

reply top I HAVE READ HIS BOOK IN FARSI. I AM SPEECHLESS! THIS WAS MANY YEARS AGO. IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE A MAN SO STUPID & IGNORANT COULD HAVE INLUENCED SO MANY PEOPLE!

reply by hmmm 7/15/2002 (13:10)

reply top 'IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE A MAN SO STUPID & IGNORANT COULD HAVE INLUENCED SO MANY PEOPLE!' - pat robertson. - george bush. - dick clark - robert murdokh - sharon

reply by ADAM 7/15/2002 (20:21)

reply top IT'S ALSO HARD TO BELIEVE HOW STUPID HMMM CAN BECOME!! ARE YOU AFRAID TO GIVE US YOUR REAL NAME?!

reply by Lynette 7/15/2002 (20:53)

reply top I agree with Captain Marvel that Khatami is afraid to stand up to the Mullah's. They allow Khatami to stay because they know the young are looking to him for change. The Mullah's are trying to put a lid on a growing pressure cooker of rising young disaffected uni students who want greater personal freedoms and the right to express themselves. They USE Khatami as a soothing voice to placicate their growing anger....... Iran is in for one hell of a shake up. I only hope it doesn't turn into a bloody affair.... The people of Iran have suffered enough already.

reply by ADAM 7/15/2002 (23:29)

reply top LYNETTE, WHO DID BRING ALL THOSE SUFFERINGS UPON IRANIANS? WELL THE ANSWER IS: THEMSELVES!

reply by Self harm 7/16/2002 (10:55)

reply top hEY aDAM! Who bought the suffering of Sept 11th apon the American people.... themselves!