Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Member of the scientific faculty of Faraja Research Institute of Law Enforcement Sciences and Social Studies, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD student in political science, Islamic Azad University, Lamard branch, Lamard, Iran

Abstract

Background and problem: The current research aims to analyze the meaning, what, why, and components and characteristics of national cohesion in the thought of Ayatollah Khamenei (Madazla Al-Aali) and the different dimensions of the issue from his perspective. Therefore, the current research seeks to answer the question, what does the concept of national cohesion mean in the political thought of Ayatollah Grand Ayatollah Khamenei (Madazla Al-Ali)? What are its dimensions and components?

Methodology: The method of the current research is qualitative and of thematic analysis type. The statistical population in this research includes all the speeches that His Holiness gave from 1368 to 1397 regarding national unity. Therefore, the method of collecting information is a library using a phishing method and referring to first-hand sources, that is, the speeches of His Holiness documented on his website. Therefore, the method of analyzing the findings was done by thematic analysis based on the Supreme Leader's website and his statements.

Results and findings: The results of the research findings in the field of the political thought of the Supreme Ayatollah Khamenei (Madazaleh Al-Ali) show the effects and political, economic, cultural and social factors in national cohesion. The components of political factors include a- leadership and authority, b- unity between the three powers and government agencies, and c- people. Also, social factors include: a) formation of trade unions, and attention to people's problems, b) formation of religious boards and attention to spiritual issues, and c) creation of healthy recreation centers.

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