Sociological Analysis of Imam Khomeini's Political Thought

Document Type : Original Article

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Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Khawaja Nasiruddin Toosi University of Technology, Tehran

Abstract
In this study, a sociological analysis of Imam Khomeini's (RA) political thought has been conducted, focusing on key concepts such as the guardianship of the jurist, political independence, and the relationship between religion and the state. These thoughts have been formed within the framework of Islamic discourse and with an emphasis on popular participation, social justice, and the fight against global arrogance. Existing research shows that his political thought is based on principles such as the rule of divine law, the government's responsibility to the people, and the need to preserve Islamic identity against Western cultural influence. The research method in this analysis was mainly based on discourse analysis using original texts including speeches, wills, and written works of Imam Khomeini (RA). This method, by using linguistic analysis, examining socio-historical contexts, and discovering power relations in political discourse, provides the opportunity to understand the hidden layers of his thought.Qualitative methods such as content analysis of historical documents and archival documents have also been used to reconstruct the context in which these ideas were formed. Research findings indicate that Imam Khomeini's political discourse is organized around floating concepts such as "Islamic nation", "independence" and "fighting arrogance". By creating a link between religious concepts and the requirements of modern governance, these ideas have designed a new model of religious government under the title of "Islamic Republic" in which Shiite jurisprudence acts as the central core of the legal-political system. This analysis shows how religious concepts have been redefined in the contemporary socio-political

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