Khomeini, ruhollah almusavi ruhollah almusavi khomeini 19021989 was an iranian shi. Ruhullah part 7 of 10 documentary on the life of imam. Imam ayatollah seyed ruhollah musavi khomeini may 17, 1900 june 3, 1989 was a muslim cleric and marja, and the political leader of the 1979 islamic revolution of iran which overthrew mohammad reza pahlavi, the last shah of iran. The lectures were recorded and transcribed by a student, and then published in book form in persian, on which this translation is based. Khomeini declared that god has designated the highestranking faqih to act as the successor to muhammad, revered by muslims as the final and most authoritative of the prophets, in all mattersincluding politics and government. Ayatollah khomeinis political theory and public interest. The imam khomeini relief committee ikrc had its origins in prerevolutionary iran, where ayatollah khomeinis loyalists organized underground charitable networks to provide relief to political prisoners of the shah and finance other acts of subversion.
Jan 01, 2004 ruhollah rouhollah mousavi khomeini was born on 24 september 1902, he is the founder of the islamic republic of iran. Governance of the jurist which was published while khomeini was in exile in 1970, smuggled into iran, and distributed to khomeini s supporters. A short biography covers the period from 19781979, which leads to the establishment of the first islamic government in contemporary history. The present anthology is designed to serve as a detailed and reliable introduction to the ideas and pronouncements of imam khomeini for those who have no access to the original persian texts. Jan 09, 2017 this is the book that is the original thesis on which the islamic republic of iran is founded. Introduction imam ayatollah seyed ruhollah musavi khomeini may 17, 1900 june 3, 1989 was a muslim cleric and marja, and the political leader of the 1979 islamic revolution of iran which overthrew mohammad reza pahlavi, the last shah of iran. He is generally referred to as ayatollah khomeini by others. The guardianship of the islamic jurist, also called the governance of the jurist persian. This month, to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of imam khomeini, crescent international and the islamic books trust, kuala lumpur, have published a book of essays on the imams life and. Sayyid ruhollah musavi khomeini, also known in the western world as ayatollah khomeini and as imam khomeini inside iran, was an iranian politician and cleric. Feb 19, 2010 imam khomeini revived the importance of one of the disputed jurisprudential theories in the history of the islamic seminaries wilayat alfaqih.
Imam khomeini, a short biography by hamid algar published by the institute for compilation and publication of imam khomeinis works international affairs department. International affairs department the institute for compilation and publication of imam khomeini s works no. First, the necessity for the establishment and maintenance of islamic political power for islamic goals, precepts and criteria, the second is the duty of the. The islamic government was clearly defined by khomeini in his book hokumate islami. Imam khomeinis ijtihad on the islamic government ijtihad. A twovolume book, which was published originally in arabic, was called tahrir al wasilah. Islamic government, governance of the jurist imam al. Bibliography of irans islamic revolution, english books unit 3. The late imam khomeini, whose 27th anniversary will be commemorated on june 3 with ceremonies in many parts of the world, was a towering personality of. Khomeini held the title of grand ayatollah and is officially known as imam khomeini inside iran and by his supporters internationally.
Imam khomeinis great contribution was that he moved beyond the traditional shii political thought to urge establishment of the islamic government even in the absence of the twelfth imam. It is they who must watch over all aspects of administration and planning. Khomeini has accused irans religious minoritiesparticularly christians, jews, and bahaisof distorting islam and fomenting unrest in pursuit of imperialist causes. This book, islamic government, is one of the most influential works of imam khomeini. Born into a longstanding clerical family in khomein, a small village in central iran, he was the youngest of six children. Bibliography of irans islamic revolution, english dissertations unit 1. Sayyid ruhollah musavi khomeini 19021989 was, of course, the islamic cleric who returned from 15 years of exile in paris in 1979 to spark the iranian revolution, overthrowing the last shah of iran, and then becoming irans supreme leader. The triumph of the islamic revolution of iran in february1979 surprised many observers, and continues to baffle others today. Since its inception, the islamic government was afflicted with the jews when they started their counteractivity by distorting the reputation of islam, by assaulting it and by slandering. Ayatollah khomeini was the leader of the islamic republic of iran in 1979 and was later named the eternal religious and political leader of iran. Bibliography of irans islamic revolution, english books unit 3 bibliography of irans islamic revolution, english books unit 4 bibliography of irans islamic revolution, english dissertations. Following the revolution, imam khomeini became grand leader of iran the paramount figure in the political system of the. Khomeini started teaching and writing on the theory of wilayat alfaqih in najaf seminary. Khomeini also said in his book the islamic government, the teachings of the imams are like the teachings of the quran.
The absolute supremacy of the islamic jurisprudent is the basis for the office of. Introduction imamayatollah ruhollah musavi khomeini may 17, 1900 june 3, 1989 was a shiite muslim cleric and marja, and the political leader of the 1979 islamic revolution of iran which saw the o. The position of women from the viewpoint of imam khomeini. Khomeini, ruhollah almusavi oxford islamic studies online. Jan 01, 2004 sayyid ruhollah musavi khomeini 19021989 was, of course, the islamic cleric who returned from 15 years of exile in paris in 1979 to spark the iranian revolution, overthrowing the last shah of iran, and then becoming irans supreme leader. Following the revolution, imam khomeini became supreme leader of iran the paramount figure in the.
The last section deals with the first decade of the islamic republic, also the last decade of imam khomeinis life. The second is the duty of the religious scholars the fuqaha to bring about an islamic state. These are followed by two interviews that imam khomeini granted me. It mentions the necessity for the establishment and maintenance of islamic political power for islamic goals, precepts, and criteria. Islamic government, governance of the jurist imam alkhoei.
The constitution of iran calls for a faqih, or valiye faqih guardian jurist, to serve as the supreme leader of the government. The lectures were recorded and transcribed by a student, and then published in book form. The institute for compilation and publication of imam khomeinis works international affairs division translated by. This translation is based on a series of lectures given at najaf between january 21 and february 8, 1970.
Imam khomeinis biography islamic invitation turkey. I dont agree with much of what khomeini wrote, but still its a fascinating read and gives valuable insight to the foundations of irans 1979 revolution. Imam khomeini described islamic revolution as divine gift imam khomeini, the late founder of the islamic republic said in his last will that the revolution in this country has been a gift of god and a favor from the invisible bestowed on this ravaged and tyrannized nation. The institute for compilation and publication of imam khomeini s works international affairs department original language. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Wilayat alfaqih and the meaning of islamic government. They do not apply to one particular generation, but rather to everyone in every age and place until the day of judgment. Probably the best known of imam khomeinis works, the book islamic government originated in a series of lectures given at najaf between january 21 and february 8, 1970. Imam ruhullah musawi alkhomeini september 24, 1902 to june 3, 1989 is among those iconic figures of history about whom everybody thinks they know much more than they actually do. British islamists organise imam khomeini conference stand.
Gods hadith heart holders of authority human husayn imam khomeini imperialism imperialists implement institutions iran iranian islamic government islamic republic islamic revolution israel judge justice khums khurdad 15 laws of. They are representative of hidden imam and have all of his authorities in the public domain. Islamic government probably the best known of imam khomeinis works, the book islamic government originated in a series of lectures given at najaf between january 21 and february 8, 1970. The idea of guardianship as rule was advanced by the ayatollah ruhollah khomeini in a series of lectures in 1970 and now forms the basis of the constitution of the islamic republic of iran. We begin with the bestknown work of imam khomeini, his lectures on islamic government, and then proceed to offer a selection of his speeches and declarations, which, chronologically arranged, form an outline documentary history of the islamic revolution. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Bibliography of irans islamic revolution, english books unit 4. The book was particularly praised by some notable islamic scholars of iran. Introduction imamayatollah ruhollah musavi khomeini may 17, 1900 june 3, 1989 was a shiite muslim cleric and marja, and the political leader of the 1979 islamic revolution of iran which saw the overthrow of mohammad reza pahlavi, the last shah of iran. The institute for compilation and publication of imam khomeinis works international affairs department. In his book islamic government, khomeini wrote of the duty to destroy christian, jewish, and bahai religious centers, which he accused of leading iranians astray.
We have excluded writings that deal with technical aspects of islamic. Foreword introduction by the translator islamic government speeches and declarations interviews lecture on the supreme jihad lectures on surat alfatiha appendix. The only valid islamic state is a faqihled theocracy. Imam khomeini in contemporary islamic history crescent. Following the revolution, imam khomeini became grand leader of iran the paramount figure in the political. Full text of the little green book ayatollah khomeini. With persistence and honesty, imam khomeini raised the flag of the emancipation of quds and palestine. The institute for compilation and publication of imam khomeinis works international affairs department original language. In one sentence, imam khomeinis purpose of struggle is to emancipate iran and the islamic world from the superpowers bondage, restore honor to islam, and establish an islamic government based on islamic principles.
In early 1970 imam khomeini gave a lecture series in najaf on islamic government which later was published as a book titled variously islamic government or guardianship of the islamic jurists velayate faqih. The first is the necessity for the establishment and maintenance of islamic political power for islamic goals, precepts, and criteria. In this book imam khomeini has given some instances proving the necessity for establishing an islamic government, as follows. We have excluded writings that deal with technical aspects of. Wilayat alfaqih, is a postageofoccultation theory in shia islam which holds that islam gives a faqih islamic jurist custodianship over people. The shah and his family had fled the country two weeks before.
Islamic government the governance of the juist originated in a series of lectures given by imam khomeini ra in najaf, iraq during his exile between january 21 and february 8, 1970. This book is one of the many islamic publications distributed by ahlulbayt organization throughout the world in different languages with the aim of conveying the message of islam to the people of the world. Overview imam khomeini relief committee logo source. On march 5, 1979, less than a month into the islamic. Probably the best known of imam khomeini s works, the book islamic government originated in a series of lectures given at najaf between january 21 and february 8, 1970.
Islamic government governance of the jurist imam khomeini. The introduction into contemporary politics of a religious dimension challenged contemporary understandings of the human condition in ways that have called into question much of the basic premises of modern secularism. He was the founder of the islamic republic of iran and the leader of the 1979 iranian revolution, which saw the overthrow of the last shah of iran, mohammad reza pahlavi, and the end of. The islamic republic is a government according to the law and the wise men and theological experts of the clergy are therefore 15 the little green book ayatollah khomeini responsible for it.
This book originated in a series of lectures given at najaf between january 21 and february 8, 1970. Hamid algar, the translator, does an amazing job translating this book, which aside from a brief introduction by algar consists of speeches and writings by khomeini. Action taken by the holy prophet s to establish a government. Iranians turn away from the islamic republic journal of. The martyr and islamic scholar ayatollah motahhari left a handwritten note on one copy of the book, he describes it as a very useful and necessary read. Imam khomeini revived the importance of one of the disputed jurisprudential theories in the history of the islamic seminaries wilayat al. Refuting the book islamic government series of lectures of khomeini october 16, 2018 at 9. Imam khumayni used hindi as penname in some of his ghazals. On february 1, 1979, the ayatollah khomeini returns to iran in triumph after 15 years of exile. In iran, his golddomed tomb in tehrans beheshte zahra. Apr 26, 20 the book is based on a series of lectures khomeini gave in 1969 on what an islamic government should be. Imam khomeini is known amongst islamic circles as a reformiing jurist, and through his movement he was able to revolt against 1400 years of a tendecy for jurists of islam to abstain from political. Imam khomeinis grandson seyyed hassan khomeini, son of the late seyyed ahmad khomeini, is also a cleric and the trustee of imam khomeinis shrine. Refuting the book islamic government series of lectures.
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