Islamic Politics Research

Islamic Politics Research

"The Role of the Seminary in the Advancement and Elevation of the Islamic Revolution from the Perspective of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution."

Document Type : Original Article

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PhD student in Islamic Revolution, Islamic Education University, Qom, Iran
10.22034/ipr.2025.476945.2174
Abstract
The seminary, as the most important scientific and religious center for Shia Islam in the world, has played a crucial role in preserving and advancing the Islamic Revolution of Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has consistently emphasized the importance of the seminary's role in relation to the Islamic Revolution. Analyzing his speeches and viewpoints regarding the seminary’s role in maintaining and elevating the Islamic Revolution can help identify key strategies in this regard.

The question that arises is: From the perspective of the Leader of the Revolution, what role must the seminary play to preserve and elevate the Islamic Revolution? The method used in this research will be thematic analysis. The research findings, including the necessity of understanding the significant position of the seminary and the unique historical opportunity presented by the Islamic Revolution, discourse creation, Islamization of human sciences, strengthening governmental jurisprudence chairs, assisting in legislation, addressing doubts, training and educating human resources, active participation in political and social arenas, providing religious and legal solutions to contemporary societal issues, and increasing insight, all indicate that, from the Leader’s perspective, it is essential for the seminaries to play a role in both the major scientific-theoretical and practical-operational aspects to preserve and elevate the Islamic Revolution.
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Volume 13, Issue 27 - Serial Number 27
September 2025
Pages 147-175

  • Receive Date 06 September 2024
  • Revise Date 31 October 2024
  • Accept Date 18 February 2025