Political Islam and modernization in the Islamic Republic of Iran

The aim of this research work is to examine the relationship between political Islam and modernization in Iran’s Islamic republic system; considering that the ruling system of Iran comes from the thoughts and ideas of his excellency Imam Khomeini (peace be upon him) thus in this thesis an effort has been made to examine the relationship between political Islam and modernization through viewing the ideas and the thought of his excellency Imam (peace be upon him) in facing the appearances of modernization regarding different dimensions that are philosophical, political, cultural and economic.

Moral attitude of officials from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini and Imam khamenei

The idea ruling Iran’s Islamic republic system and that comes from Imam Khomeini (peace be upon him) is rooted in the Quran and Mohammadi pure Islam. Hence the approach and the direction of the Quran and its original sources regarding power are based on religious values and stabilizing political power on humanity and morality.

Significance of Assembly of Experts in Islamic-democratic system

In February 26, 2016, Iranians went to the polls to elect 88 jurisprudential experts out of more than 800 prospective candidates for the 5th Assembly of Experts.

Assembly of Experts forms pillar of Islamic-Republic system

Iran’s Assembly of Experts for the Leadership was established in 1982 under Article 107 of the Iranian constitution. Nearly 90 members are popularly elected every eight years and they should all be Islamic jurisprudence scholars.

Imam Khomeini warned against corrupt practices in Islamic-Republic system

Imam Khomeini through a series of his historic messages advised officials and other custodians to refrain from exercising corrupt practices in the newly established Islamic system.

Imam Khomeini established democracy, changed balance of power

Imam Khomeini conveyed his message to world audience over Palestine

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic had conveyed his message to truth-seekers people around the globe.

Imam Khomeini generated new dynamism among Muslim world

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, has been succeeded in bringing about a revolution and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran.