The Theoretical Foundations of the Islamic Revolution in Contemporary Political Wisdom

Document Type : Research Paper

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Associate professor, Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, Qom, Iran

10.22081/psq.2024.67496.2832

Abstract

The present research aims to address the following fundamental question: how does contemporary political wisdom (Islamic political philosophy) analytically examine the theoretical underpinnings of the Islamic Revolution of Iran? The study delves into the philosophical arguments presented by contemporary Islamic philosophers within the realm of Islamic political philosophy, with the objective of elucidating these theoretical foundations in a cogent manner. To achieve this objective, I employ an argumentative approach based on the analysis of primary data within the works of contemporary Islamic political philosophers, aiming to provide a comprehensive account of the theoretical foundations of the Islamic Revolution categorized into two main groups: general theoretical foundations, encompassing purposeful pursuit of transformation, social pursuit of perfections, and the primacy of human dignity, as well as more specific foundations such as monotheistic insight, the necessity of religious sovereignty, and the principle of enjoining the right and forbidding the wrong. I present arguments supporting the significance of each foundation within the framework of the Islamic Revolution. In conclusion, drawing from the perspective of contemporary Islamic philosophers, I argue that among the myriad factors influencing the realization of the Islamic Revolution, those related to the societal aspects of human and religious characteristics exerted the most substantial impact, echoing Imam Khomeini's emphasis on the paramount role of spiritual transformation and religious ideals of the populace in shaping the Islamic Revolution.

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