Elahi, Abbas; FASIHI, AHMAD

"Freedom of expression""Freedom of expression" in the Quranic thought of Imam Khamenei

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Abbas Elahi ¹

AHMAD FASIHI ²

¹ Member of the faculty of the Al-Mustafa (PBUH) World University, the Higher Quran and Hadith Society, the Higher School of Interpretation.

² Quran and Humanities, Higher School of Quran and Sciences, Higher Education Complex of Quran and Hadith, Al-Mustafa Al-Alamiyah Community

Abstract

The Holy Quran, which has drawn the basic lines of human sciences, considers man as a free-natured being. Freedom has been a widely used concept, one of which is "freedom of expression". With regard to the creations of the opponents that Islam is against "freedom of expression" and that the Islamic revolution does not give a chance to dissenting thoughts, it is necessary to explain it from the point of view of the commentators of the Qur'an, especially the Qur'anic vision of Imam Khamenei. Because he uses the queen of ijtihad in seminary sciences and mastery in human sciences including politics and society, he has up-to-date and responsive Quranic theories in this field. Using the descriptive-analytical method and inferential thematic interpretation, this article seeks to answer the question, what is "freedom of expression" in Imam Khamenei's Quranic thought? An examination of the Quran-based statements of the supreme leader shows that he has given the right to guidance, social supervision and questioning by citing the verses that allow arguments and debates with opponents and orders to listen to the words of others. It recognizes the members of the society, orders the imam and the community to consult and give advice, prohibits the oppressed to sue and hide the facts, "freedom of expression" is not only Permissible but considered necessary in some cases. The proof of "freedom of expression" is based on this group of verses because these matters do not become objective unless the expression of opinions is free. It is free to express one's desires and mental possessions; But not in an absolute and unregulated way, but this matter can be accepted and defended in the form of sharia, reason, logic and science.

Keywords

Holy Quran

Imam Khamenei

Quranic thought

"freedom of expression"

criteria of freedom of expression

Subjects

Political Thoughts of the Supreme Leader

The Holy Quran
Nahj al-Balagha
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