Regarding possession of expertise in military, economic and other fields, we should say that no leader in the world is expert in military affairs and also expert in political and diplomatic issues, domestic and foreign policies, and is an authority on all these affairs. Mainly the political leaders’ management and familiarity with the issues pertaining…
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Faqih is someone who knows Islam very well…
Faqih is someone who knows Islam very well and has correct, in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of its teachings and values. If there is no such a person on top of this system to guide it in line with Islam and supervise the Islamic character of the general trend governing the system and its institutions, the…
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‘…Are those who know and those who do not…
‘…Are those who know and those who do not know alike? Only the men of understanding are mindful (39:9).’ Thus the alim (Islamic scholar) and the ignorant are never alike. A learned and wise man has obvious superiority over anyone who lacks knowledge. The conclusion drawn from this Qur’anic verse indicates that in the view…
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The issue of Wilayat al-Faqih is distinct…
The issue of Wilayat al-Faqih is distinct from the issue of taqlid for it belongs to another realm. What is at stake here is governance and administering the affairs of society. Wilayat al-Faqih means reaching a conclusion through rational and/or transmitted proofs that society is in need of a person who assumes power and has…
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In his speeches as well as his writings…
In his speeches as well as his writings, Imam Khomeini (R) theoretically upheld the absolute guardianship of the Faqih, in the sense that within the framework and bounds of the sacred law of Islam and its standards and in accordance with the expediency of the Islamic society, the Faqih may decide and carry out any…
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