By exploring theological works of Imam Khomeini, it can be easily concluded that Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, favors such a politics which is based on divine values and observes all moral and ethical standards.
Imam Khomeini describes Islam itself, thus: “Islam is governance along with its affairs and decrees.”
Similarly, the Infallibles have always been involved in politics in this sense.
On what day was the Most Noble Messenger (PBUH) concerned with political issues?
According to Imam, the holy prophet of Islam used to establish a government; he (s) used to resist those who were anti-Islam and oppressed the people; he (s) used to wage war against them.
It was not only the Most Noble Messenger who used to engage in politics in this sense; the aspect of politics was there in all the prophets.
Because, politics means ensuring the interests of the people, and the prophets (‘a) used to perform this duty in the best manner.
Imam Khomeini stressed that politics means guiding the society and showing the way; it means considering all the interests of the society, and taking into account all aspects of man and society and guiding them toward the things that are best for them, for the nation and the individuals.
This is exclusive to the prophets Politics in this sense has been the principal axis of movement of all the prophets and no religion can be regarded as alien and distant from it.