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Social justice was one of the most important and most essential lines of Imam Khomeini’s political school of thought

Social justice is one of the most important and fundamental guidelines in his political school of thought. In all plans of the government - in all legislative, executive and judiciary plans - social justice and filling class rifts should be the goal. If we say that we will make the country rich - that is to say, we will increase gross domestic product - but all sources of wealth are accumulated in the hands of a small group of people with a large number of people excluded from it, this is not compatible with Imam's (r.a.) political school of thought. Filling economic rifts for the people and combating discrimination in using different national resources is our most important and difficult responsibility. All decision-makers, law-makers, executive officials and those who are working in different organizations should pay attention to this and they should consider it to be one of their most important standards.

Elaborating the issue of ‘the rule of the jurisprudent’, to safeguard many values

Another important characteristic of Imam's (r.a.) political school of thought is protecting and guarding values whose manifestation can be seen in his establishing Wilayat-e Faqih. From the beginning of the Islamic Revolution and the formation of the Islamic Republic, some people have tried to portray the issue of Wilayat-e Faqih as inappropriate, bad and false. They interpreted it in the wrong way, they told lies and they had expectations which were not compatible with the political viewpoint of Islam and our magnanimous Imam (r.a.)… Some people try to introduce Wilayat-e Faqih as an absolute and dictatorial system. This is a lie… The role of Wilayat Faqih is that the movement of this complex system - in which different roles are interconnected - should not deviate from its goals and values. The role of Wilayat-e Faqih is to make sure that this movement does not deviate from its straight path. Guarding the general movement of the system and directing it towards its ideal and lofty goals is the most important and fundamental responsibility of Wilayat-e Faqih. Our magnanimous Imam (r.a.) found and derived this role from Islam's political fiqh.

Democracy in the political school of thought of Imam Khomeini

In Imam's (r.a.) political school of thought, human identity is both valuable and respectable, and powerful and influential. The result of this value and dignity is that the people's votes play a fundamental role in managing the fate of humanity and society. Therefore, in his political school of thought, democracy - which has been derived from Islam - is real and genuine. Like American and other such democracies, it is not a hollow slogan and it does not want to deceive people's minds... In Imam's (r.a.) political school of thought, the people's votes play a determining role in the real sense of the word. This means the value of the people's votes. On the other hand, he believed that with the iron determination of the people and by relying on the power of their votes, one can stand up against all transgressing powers in the world. And he did stand up against them. In his political school of thought, democracy originates from religion. It originates from "Those who conduct their affairs by mutual consultation" [The Holy Quran, 26: 38] and from "He it is That has strengthened you with His aid and with the company of the believers" [The Holy Quran, 8: 62].

Muslims’ intellectual achievements in the realm of politics emerged from Imam Khomeini’s school of thought

The third characteristic of Imam's (r.a.) political school of thought is its international and global outlook. In his political opinions and ideas, Imam (r.a.) addressed the entire humanity, not just the people of Iran. The people of Iran carefully listened to his message. They fought and stood up for it and they managed to achieve dignity and independence. But this message addressed the entire humanity. His political school of thought wants good, independence, dignity and faith for the entire Islamic Ummah and humanity. This is a mission which falls on a Muslim individual. Of course, the difference between Imam (r.a.) and those who assume a global responsibility is that Imam's (r.a.) political school of thought does not want to make a people believe in its thoughts and path by using weapons and torture. The Americans say, "We have a responsibility to promote human rights and democracy in the world". Is using nuclear bombs in Hiroshima the way to promote democracy? Is it using cannons, tanks, waging wars and launching coup d'états in Latin America and Africa? Today too, such deception, oppression, tricks and crimes are being witnessed in the Middle East region. They want to promote human rights and carry out their global responsibility with these tools. Islam's political school of thought leaves its new and correct thoughts and opinions in people's minds and these thoughts spread everywhere like a spring breeze and like the scent of flowers. Those who have a good sense of smell can benefit from it, as many people in many countries have benefitted from it until today. The Palestinians say that they have been revived and awakened by Imam's (r.a.) message. The people of Lebanon say that they have learned from Imam's (r.a.) political school how to defeat the army of the Zionist regime. Muslims in all areas of the world - Muslim youth, intellectuals and outstanding personalities - believe that their intellectual victories in different political arenas have originated from his political school of thought. The masses of people in Islamic countries feel dignified with the name of Islam. This is the same international outlook that Imam's (r.a.) school of thought adopted towards the issues of humanity.

Imam Khomeini’s political school of thought defeated the Front of Arrogance

Our magnanimous Imam (r.a.) managed to break the long-established spell of tyranny in this country. It was with his political school of thought that he managed to cut the hands of the looters in this country. These looters had turned Iran into their safe refuge with the cooperation of dictators. They were people who had hoped to keep Iran for themselves as a country which produces raw materials and as an endless oil store. I would like to highlight Imam's (r.a.) political school of thought. His political school of thought cannot be separated from his attractive personality. The secret of Imam's (r.a.) success is the school of thought that he presented and that he showed to people all over the world as a tangible and clear system. Of course, our great Islamic Revolution achieved victory because of our people and the people of Iran showed the depth of their capabilities and capacity. But they were not able to accomplish such a great feat without Imam (r.a.) and his political school of thought. His political school of thought opens an arena whose scope is even wider than the formation of the Islamic government. The political school of thought that Imam (r.a.) introduced and established and for which he made great efforts has new ideas for humanity and for the whole world. It offers new paths to them. There are certain ideas in his school of thought that humanity is thirsty for. Therefore, they do not become old-fashioned. Those who try to introduce our magnanimous Imam (r.a.) as a person who belongs to history and the past do not succeed in their efforts. Imam (r.a.) is alive through his political school of thought and as long as this school is alive, his presence and existence is a source of great and permanent influence for the Islamic Ummah and even for the entire humanity.

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Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) is a role model not only for the Muslims but also for the entire humanity

The Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) lived his life in the way of God and he dedicated it to promoting divine teachings. Therefore, his life and the unique and peerless personality of that great personality is a permanent example, lesson and model for people living in all eras of the history of Islam: "You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful example of conduct" [The Holy Quran, 33: 21]. With his diligence, Islamic teachings spread and developed throughout history. These teachings are not particular to Muslims. The entire humanity benefits from the development of Islamic teachings. If we Muslims appreciate the value of Islamic teachings and understand their depth, we will manage to create a new world which is compatible with the real and natural needs of human beings. By relying on Islam, the Islamic Ummah can save the world which is drowned in lust, rage, ignorance, selfishness and egotism. The essence of all Islamic teachings and concepts is that people's behavior and movement in life should not be controlled by lust and rage. Its essence is that selfishness should not lead human beings and human societies. Rather, they should be led by reason and piety. Take a look at the pains of humans. What do poverty, discrimination, corruption, folly and irrational prejudice stem from? Where do massacre of people, wars, oppression and cruelties in human societies come from? The root of all these disasters lies in the fact that whenever those individuals who have no self-control and who are slaves to lust, rage, selfishness, ambition and wealth dominate the fate of humanity in a corner of the world, they drag humanity towards poverty, war, ignorance, discrimination, corruption and chaos. Islam wants to cure this. Islam says that humanity's will and freedom - which is one of the greatest divine blessings to human beings - should not be in the hands of ignorance, cruelty, materialism, selfishness and egotism. Rather, it should be in the hands of reason and piety.

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