The foundation of the idea of a united Islamic nation based on the " friendship "in the political approach of Imam Khomeini (RA)

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Associate Professor of Political Science, Department of General Studies and Islamic Studies, Isfahan University of Art, Iran

10.22084/rjir.2023.27324.3585

Abstract

Purpose: Just as on a national scale, with the strengthening of friendship and affection between people, the ground for the promotion of national power through unity and empathy is provided, in the field of Islam, the concept of affection and friendship plays a role in the formation of "one unity" in order to consolidate authority. Islam is undeniable.
Research methodology: Examining the views of the late Imam (RA) regarding the unity of Muslims proves that, by focusing on spiritual and non-material factors and elements, he achieved the goal of the lofty idea of a united Islamic Ummah in the plan of the unification of Muslims with a deep awareness of the necessity of establishing a relationship of friendship and Based on the love between Muslims, he thought that through the realization of understanding and not only moral, but in a normative framework and the formation of a kind of inter-subjective relationship between Muslims in order to achieve a good life.
Findings: This article aims to answer the basic question, "What is the function of the mechanism of brotherhood and friendship in creating convergence among the Muslims of the world in the opinions of the late Imam?" It is based on the correctness of the hypothesis that the late Imam's emphasis on the necessity of adopting a united approach of Muslims towards the interests of the Islamic Ummah, including confronting the common enemy that causes the differences to be sidelined, is the foundation of understanding and empathy among Muslim nations in order to achieve a good life. to provide" by using descriptive-analytical method.
Conclusion: The findings of the research show the sublime idea of the revolutionary leader in strengthening as much affection and friendship as possible for the unity of Muslim nations-regardless of religious differences-, the importance of forming a single nation in order to realize the good life of Islam by disregarding evil plans. The enemies wanted to prove the humiliation of the Islamic world in fueling sectarian differences to all the Muslims of the world.

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