webangah News Agency – Imam Khomeini was not merely a marja’ taqlid (source of emulation) or jurist,but a political thinker who elevated Islamic jurisprudence from an individual tool for organizing Muslim life into a comprehensive framework for establishing Islamic governance. The Islamic Revolution was not just a political event to overthrow the Shah-it was a complete project to transform Iran’s cultural and civilizational identity, restoring its essence as an all-encompassing Islamic authority. The revolution emerged from basic cultural elements.
In an interview with webangah News Agency, Dr. Ali Fadhil al-Difaai, spokesman for Iraq’s Supreme Islamic Council, elaborated on Imam Khomeini’s legacy:
Q: Did Imam Khomeini succeed in theorizing the establishment of Islamic governance within a modern state? Did he preserve the essence of Sharia in governance?
The revolution led by Imam Khomeini evolved into a comprehensive movement encompassing all aspects of life and governance. Its foundations were rooted in Islam and Quranic principles. Many doubted that clerics could build a state,believing secularism was the only path to modern governance. Yet Iran established an advanced government guided by scholars while adhering to Islamic principles-its power derived from faith.
The key achievements of this movement include:
(1) Preserving Sharia’s essence:
Imam Khomeini structured politics around jurisprudential authority (Wilayat al-Faqih) and formed institutions like the Guardian Council to ensure laws aligned with Sharia.
(2) Modern Governance Tools:
He adopted democratic mechanisms such as parliament (Majlis) and Assembly of Experts while maintaining separation of powers (executive, legislative, judicial). His emphasis on national will reflected popular foundations.
The concept of “Wilayat al-Faqih” (Guardianship of the Jurist) wasn’t just religious edict-it became governing theory. His movement uniquely positioned religion as central to modern statehood without compromising its legal-Islamic core.
The Cultural Revolution Component
Every revolution must sustain ideological roots while eliminating contradictory cultural remnants-requiring immense sacrifice.
For Imam Khomeini:
– culture extended beyond arts/literature; it shaped values & socio-political order.
– He institutionalized cohesive revolutionary-cultural frameworks against Western influences.
– Independence required rejecting colonial culture (“more dangerous than weapons”).
He rejected liberal/Marxist/humanist ideologies & promoted humanities based on Quran/Sunnah.Arabs’ Fear & Failed Containment
Regional regimes feared Iran’s revolution due to its three pillars: people/Islamic spirit/Khomeini’s leadership.
their suppression tactics included:
1.Sectarian Propaganda: Framing it as “Shia-only”to reduce Sunni appeal.
2.Preemptive War :< / u >Iraq ‘ s US/gulf-backed invasion aimed at halting revolutionary spread .
3.< u >Ideological Impact :< / u >Despite efforts , movements like palestinian Jihad adopted its anti-imperial discourse .
imam ‘ s call for pan -Islamic unity transcended sectarianism , amplifying influence .
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