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.

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.

5th passing anniversary of late Ayatollah Rafsanjani held at Imam Khomeini's shrine

The ceremony marking the fifth pass-away anniversary of the former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was held in Imam Khomeini's Mausoleum in Tehran, with the attendance of Iranian political officials.

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.”

China berates US over double standards on free speech after Assange verdict

Sabra and Shatila massacre will keep haunting Zionist criminals, says Hamas

Hamas says the massacre of thousands of civilians in the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila in 1982 will never be forgotten or forgiven with the passing of time.

Imam Khomeini won hearts of believers, faithful masses

Arla Mariam, Austrian journalist