Justice from opinion to action in the intellectual system of the leader of the Islamic Revolution

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Postdoctoral Researcher, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan

2 Associate Professor of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran

Abstract
Objective: In all key documents, general policies of the system, and guidelines derived from Islam, the leader of the Islamic Revolution has consistently emphasized the realization of justice in the lived experience of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Therefore, the goal of the present study is to examine the place of justice within the intellectual system of the leader of the Islamic Revolution.
Methodology: This research adopts a developmental approach and utilizes a documentary method alongside both quantitative and qualitative (relational) content analysis of the statements of Ayatollah Khamenei from 1989 to 2023. The analysis was conducted using R and SPSS software to organize and analyze the data.
Findings: Based on the content analysis of the leader’s statements from 1989 to 2023, a total of 580 concepts related to justice were identified, grouped into 18 overarching concepts of justice. All of these concepts were found to have significant relationships with one another. While acknowledging the shortcomings in the current state of justice in society and the reasons for their occurrence, the leader introduced the characteristics of justice, the ideal society, and practical solutions for justice in 5 major categories, aiming to establish a justice-oriented society.
Conclusion: As a theorist, the leader of the Islamic Revolution has developed a theory of justice grounded in Islamic jurisprudence and teachings. He believes that complete justice can only be realized by the divine will and through the infallible Imam. However, as a political leader, he does not limit himself to theorizing; he considers relative justice attainable in society and proposes practical and operational solutions. In a broader framework, he believes the realization of justice in various domains is achievable by authorities with the participation of the people.

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