Islamic Politics Research

Islamic Politics Research

Identifying the Theoretical Foundations of the Islamic Discourse of Development Based on Religious Teachings and Imam Khomeini's Political Thoughts

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Associate Professor in Political Science and International Relations, Isfahan University
2 PhD Student in International Relations, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch
Abstract
Applying western discourse of development in Muslim countries has had some unpleasant results, one of which has been Muslims' doubt on various and modern dilemmas of development. But what is the way that Islam opens in confronting contemporary western theories of development? (Question) Islamic discourse of development, being affected by changes of Islam history and religious reform movements, has opened a new way for Muslims based on religious teachings and Imam Khomeini's political thoughts (Hypothesis).  Investigating this discourse is possible in the light of considering religious unity, Islamic integrity, national interests and its effect on the birth and continuity of development (Method). In the present article, we have tried to prove that Islamic discourse of development in its theoretical and practical principles enjoys appropriate firmness and consolidation (Objective). Also, we concluded that the need for public determination for implementation of the Islamic discourse, the need for establishing suitable and active civil institutions, and people's diligence and care for religious values are the prerequisites for achieving development (Findings).
Keywords

Jervis, Robert (1976). perception and misperception in international politics, Princeton.nj, Princeton university.
Rosenau, James (1971). the scientific study of foreign policy, new York, the free.
www.leader.ir
Volume 1, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
September 2013
Pages 133-154

  • Receive Date 28 June 2013
  • Revise Date 31 July 2013
  • Accept Date 19 September 2013