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.

Imam as "A firm man with spiritual charisma"

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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.

Imam highlighted significance of mosque as culture, social and spiritual site

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages highlighted the significance of mosque as the symbol of Islamic culture and and spiritual place for all Muslims.

Islam is the religion of politics; it includes a government

Islam is the religion of politics; it includes a government

Imam Khomeini defined relation between religion and politics

By and large, politics from the viewpoint of Imam Khomeini is completely separate from what is accomplished in the frame of executive politics being exercised by the colonial or exploiting powers.

How did Imam see politics and religion inseparable?