An Analysis and Study of Development and Evolution of Welayate Faqih in Shiite Jurisprudents' Thought (with an Emphasis on Imam Khomeini's Theory of Unconditional Welayate Faqih)

Authors

1 Associate Professor in Tehran University

2 Member of Scientific Board, Birjand University

3 Member of Scientific Board, Birjand University.

Abstract

Great Shiite jurisprudents have tried to mention welayate faqih theory briefly or deeply within their discussions or separately. As we approach toward the contemporary era discussions about this theory expand and deepen. Imam Khomeini's theory of unconditional welayate faqih is the most prominent of all. This article is aimed at discussing the birth, development and evolution of this original political theory.

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