Islamic Revolution Research

Abstract The current article tries to review people's role in the constitution of the Islamic republic of Iran and believes
that in the constitution, people's right to vote has been ontologically recognized and it has been epistemologically secured. It has been socially implemented to elect and supervise the leader. By asserting the purpose of the establishment of Assembly of Experts of the Leadership, this article finds that, first, the assembly makes this approach organized and
institutionalizes it. Second, this assembly takes the responsibility to calm the society following a crisis caused by the demise, resignation or disposition of the leader and third, explains its unparalleled role and position.

Abstract This article studies the position of Iranian Majlis representatives in Islamic jurisprudence. Some say representation in Iranian Majlis can be adapted to the concept of wakil [agent] in jurisprudence. On the
contrary, some reject this adaptation for many reasons. As a jurist and founder of Islamic republic of Iran, Imam
Khomeini has called Iranian Majlis representatives as nation's wakils, however, it is inferred from his speeches
that first, applying the term wakil for Iranian Majlis representatives is based on the broad meaning of wakil
not because the concept of wekalat [agency] in jurisprudence applies to Iranian Majlis representatives.

Abstract Among the new terms that has appeared in the arena of security in the recent decade is "ethical security" coined
by supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. According to a search by author, this term does not have a clear
definition in related western literature. However, this term has a new semantic load in the field of security
studies especially human and social security; a type of security that includes aspects of culture, norms, values,
ethics, human dignity and chastity that is closely related to life style. The current study is a scientific survey to
semantically clarify "ethical security" from Ayatollah Khamenei's viewpoint. Functions of ethics, elements of
ethical security and its features are among the issues covered in this article.

Abstract Islamic Revolution of Iran is a clear example for a sustained revolution; since the stability of Iranian revolution has increased over time and public support is redefined according to political, social and economic conditions and grounds. This article tries to examine the reasons for the sustainability of the Iranian revolution and demonstrates that comprehensiveness of the discourse of Islamic revolution of Iran is the main factor of its dynamicity and the sustainability that forms the knowledge system of social forces based on internal satisfaction and persuasion.

Abstract The current article tries to provide an answer for this question: What are the meanings of theoretical and practical concepts of efficiency and viability in western theories of development and Iranian - Islamic model of
progress and what are their characteristics and distinctions? On the other hand, what solutions can be predicted and suggested to enhance the efficiency of the current system of Islamic republic of Iran? to provide a proper answer for above questions, it has been tried to first examine the concept of efficiency in some western theories for political development, ìcrisesî approach and ìsystemic structural functionalî approach and then discuss the concepts of efficiency and viability in Imam Ali's ('a) thought. These ideas have been compared later and through the study of supreme leader's
opinions and internal scholars' viewpoints, domestic and distinctive characteristics of efficiency in Iranian - Islamic model of development have been presented.

Abstract Systems are comprised of institutions and institutions are comprised of structures. To explain a model for system
making, one is first required to study institutions and their underlying structures. Any definition for democracy
includes two basic concepts i.e. "participation" and "competition". "The constitution" as an institution, has
reserved numerous principles to secure democracy and people's ruling. "Political participation" with reference to
"agreed upon methodology for the evaluation of democracy" has been implemented in this article.
However, this article believes that "elements promoting political competition" and "structured panocracy" are
challenges faced by this model.

Abstract The main inquiry of this article is to find out whether politics and practical philosophy in charge of human's
affairs can be single-dimensional while he is naturally composed of body and spirit making him a complex
creature. Given this fundamental question and the main inquiry of the current article whose answer is more of a
negative one, pre-assumption of this article is based on this fact that Islamic revolution's approach toward
humans, makes non-secular practical philosophy and politics a necessity for the handling of human's affairs
while its secular and non-divine type does not provide a comprehensive solution for such needs.

Abstract The current article studies the most important developments in Iranian clerical movement during
Pahlavid era. An important question that is raised here is that how has Iranian clerical movement transformed at
the final stages of Pahlavid dynasty under Imam Khomeini's leadership? Another question is that what
were the impacts exerted by the change in political approach on the future of this movement? Findings of the
article indicate that clerical movement had transformed from anti-politics or non-participation approach to
necessity of engagement in political issues by Imam Khomeini's leadership and his doctrine of welayat-e
faqih. This change finally led to formation, establishment and sustainment of Islamic republic of Iran.

Abstract It is impossible to understand Iran's political history and its developments without taking Shiite clerics into
account as the most powerful force within Iranian civil society. This article tries to find the reasons why Shiite
clerics became engaged in politics in Iranian history from the viewpoint of political sociology; therefore it has first
explained political sociology of religion in brief then, along with the study of the relations between clerics and
the state, it has covered Shiite clerics' performance in politics from Safavid era up to Islamic revolution. This
article is not concerned with developments but with reasons for the changes in clerics' political behavior fromreclusion to gaining power while having its social grounds in mind.

Abstract This article examines foundations and principles governing Imam Khomeini's movement theory. From
Imam Khomeini's viewpoint, nation's awakening concerning the undesirable and imposed status, mindful
and competent guidance of the followers by a divine leader and faith in a divine cause (the belief in God)
shape the foundations of the movement. Inseparability of religion and politics, transformation of the individual and
the society, fight against tyranny, comprehensive preparedness, endeavors to take over the power based on
truth, unity among Muslims, independence of Muslim nations and hopes for the future as well as the
anticipation for the Savior are inevitable principles that leaders and proponents of Islamic movement should take into consideration.