IMAM KHOMEINI’S “ISLAMIC GOVERNMENT: GOVERNANCE OF THE JURIST” AND “JIHAD AL-AKBAR” Part III: The ‘Ulama The critical role of the ‘ulama The ‘ulama have a pivotal role in the safeguarding and propagation of Islam and in the commentary on its laws, as well as on the traditions. Their role is so significant that if due…
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The Significance of Arba’een in Muslim tradition
The Significance of Arba’een in Muslim tradition. Abstract Although Western media typically reports on Arba’een as a largely Shia gathering, if it does indeed report on Arba’een at all, in fact Arba’een is a unifying event across the Islamic world and one which elucidates some of the most significant Islamic concepts and beliefs; martyrdom, submission…
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Jihad Al-Akbar & Islamic Government: Darkness and Light
Man starts the journey in this world with a heart that is clear and bright, free of impurities “A young heart is subtle and celestial, and within it the motivation for corruption is weak.” 1 “The heart of man is clear and shining like a mirror.” 1 This pure, clear heart is a blessing that…
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Jihad Al-Akbar & Islamic Government: The True Muslim
The True Muslim is the archetypal human being Khomeini conceives of the journey towards Allah SWT as a wayfaring; indeed, he describes the first step of this wayfaring as “yaqzah” (awakening), one in which the human being is still asleep. “Your eyes may be open, but your hearts are asleep.” 1 This journey towards God…
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A Brief History of Secularism
Are Religion and Politics Separable? The extent of religion’s involvement in social and political affairs has always been a subject of debate. This issue existed in the history as well as in the contemporary discussions. Politics, being a major social element of humanity, is often regarded as out of the scope of religious teachings. This…
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