Religious Democracy in Iran: Discursive Analysis of Imam Khomeini’s Political Thought

In the present article, the discourse formation of religious democracy is presented with a brief look at its concept. In accordance with the author, religious democracy is a conception of democracy that recognizes the collective power and people’s participation as the essence of democracy, and also justifies, analyzes, and explains that referring to religion and its principles.

Narrow-mindedness, lack of capacity causes pride, Imam Khomeini pointed out

There are some other factors that cause pride, such as narrow-mindedness, lack of capacity, petty-mindedness, baseness, and lack of fortitude.

The Will of the Almighty prevails over the wills of other beings, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini advised faithful people that their deeds would only be rewarded if they were carried out with pure intentions.

Special characteristics of divine names and attributes from the perspective of Imam Khomeini

Author: Mehrabi Foudani, Mehri University: University of Isfahan, Faculty of Literature and Humanities Year: 2011

Imam Khomeini advised to behave well with the servants of God and the righteous

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works advised the faithful people to behave well with the servants of God and the righteous.

Event of Ghadir kept the holy prophet’s mission alive, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini, the father of Islamic Revolution also described Imam Ali (peace be upon him) as the perfect man, true successor of the holy prophet and manifestation of divine names.

The essence and nature from Imam Khomeini’s viewpoint

Author: Khadijeh Assadollahzadeh University: Imam Khomeini Research Institute and the Islamic Revolution College Year: 2009

Imam Khomeini; flag barrier of fight against discrimination and injustice