(MENAFN) Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei is a well-known figure on the international stage as the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. However, little is known about his leadership style and lifestyle. In a rare interview with Pasdare Eslam magazine, Ayatollah Mohammadi Golpayegani, the head of the office of Ayatollah Khamenei, offered insights into the Leader's personal affairs, including his simple life.
Golpayegani highlighted the most prominent trait of Ayatollah Khamenei as his asceticism. Despite having access to all the pleasures of the world, Ayatollah Khamenei has no affinity for them. According to Golpayegani, the Leader sometimes receives precious gifts but either doesn't accept or keep them. Furthermore, Ayatollah Khamenei's children live in rented houses, reflecting his simple and clean lifestyle.
In addition to his asceticism, Ayatollah Khamenei is known for his kindness and soft-heartedness. Golpayegani shared that the Leader can't bear to see a child crying and feels sad when he sees an infant crying in their mother's arms. He described Ayatollah Khamenei as being kind and compassionate to this extent.
Tolerance is another characteristic of Ayatollah Khamenei, according to Golpayegani. He witnessed the Leader kindly responding to cruel acts by individuals and heard him saying that he forgave anyone who did a bad thing to him when he was elected Leader. Ayatollah Khamenei's ability to forgive and let bygones be bygones is a testament to his tolerance.
Despite his position of power, Ayatollah Khamenei's sole asset is a house in downscale Tehran, which he bought when he moved from Mashhad. Golpayegani emphasized that the Leader never uses his assets for personal aims, reflecting his commitment to a simple and humble lifestyle.
Overall, the insights provided by Ayatollah Golpayegani shed light on the personal values and leadership style of Ayatollah Khamenei. His asceticism, kindness, compassion, and tolerance are admirable traits that have shaped his leadership and personal life.
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