Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence of Foreign Policy in Imam Khomeini’s Thought

Imam Khomeini’s political thought as the architect of the Islamic revolution had a great influence on the formation of the Islamic Re- public of Iran’s foreign policy, most important of which consists of “denial of domination of unbelievers upon believers”, “the principle of con- vocation to jihad”, “the principle of religious esteem”, and “com- mitment to international treaties” which will be discussed in this research.

Religion and Democracy in Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei’s Thoughts" has thoroughly been ...

The present paper will explain the religious democracy in the ideologies of leaders of the Islamic republic of Iran (Imam Khomeini and Ayatollah Khamenei), with in three theoretical, principles and components of religious democracy. In the thoughts of Imam Khomeini and ayatollah Khamenei there is a firm link between religion and politics, and democracy originates from religion.

Discourse of Imam Khomeini’s ideals: Historical document of our identity in contemporary history

Dr. Ali Komsari, acting head of the institute for compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini’s works has written through a note that it is a reality that the late founder of the Islamic Republic has not been a mere historical element or figure but beyond of any limited scope of time or space.

The Muslim Revivalist Movements: The Role of Imam Khomeini in its Development and Continuity

Imam Khomeini has achieved successes in continuance of the movement of religious revivalism, that other Islamic reformists have achieved less. Imam Khomeini is one of significant revivalists who led the Islamic revolution in Iran and consequently brought about changes in Muslim society and civilization. In this article, distinctive features of Imam Khomeini’s revivalism will be examined.

Educational dimensions of Imam Khomeini's thought in building social capital

In achieving the goals of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini has paid special attention to the people and public mobilization based on Islamic education. Therefore, research on social capital from the perspective of Imam Khomeini's educational thought has valuable points that are based on can He realized the specific features of Imam Khomeini's educational thought in this field.

The Idea of Ommah in Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

By studying the terminology used by Imam Khomeini, it is concluded that the concept of "nation" is a marginal one, in relation with the concept of "Ommah" In fact, Imam Khomeini has not negated nationalism with the meaning of national authority in his comments, but he has negated ethnicity and clanship and their undesirable impact as the factors of separation among Islamic Ommah.

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

Imam Khomeini: Words are inadequate to talk about the epic deeds, bravery, goodness and blessings ...