Ruhollah Khomeini books in order
Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 to 1989
- Lived
- 1902–1989
- Country
- Iran
- Books
- 5
Ruhollah Khomeini published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Islamic Government (1970).
Updated September 2026
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Islamic Government
Ruhollah Khomeini's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Islamic Government (1970)
Tahrir Al-Wasilah (2001)
Non-fiction in order
Islam and Revolution (1981)
Other books in order
Sayings of the Ayatollah Khomeini (1980)
The Greatest Jihad (2013)
About Ruhollah Khomeini
Ruhollah Mostafavi Khomeini was an Iranian politician and Shia cleric who served as the first supreme leader of Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989. He was the leader of the Iranian Revolution, which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, ended the Pahlavi era, and transformed the country into an Islamic republic. As supreme leader, he implemented policies that came to be known as Khomeinism.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ruhollah Khomeini FAQ
- How many books has Ruhollah Khomeini written?
- Ruhollah Khomeini published 2 novels, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ruhollah Khomeini's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Islamic Government.
- What is Ruhollah Khomeini's last book?
- Islam and Revolution (1981).
- What is Ruhollah Khomeini's most famous book?
- Islamic Government (1970) is Ruhollah Khomeini's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.