The conceptual model of partisanship according to Ayatollah Khamenei's ideological system

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Theology and Islamic Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran

2 Master's student, History of the Islamic Revolution, Golestan University, Gorgan, Iran

Abstract

Partisanship, as one of the key elements of political systems, serves different functions within various intellectual and ideological frameworks. In Islamic thought, unlike common Western models that are based on competition for power, a political party is considered an institution for organization, social guidance, and the strengthening of political and cultural solidarity.This study employs the Grounded Theory method and a qualitative analysis of the statements of Ayatollah Khamenei from 1979 to 2024 to present a conceptual model of desirable partisanship within the discourse of the Islamic Revolution. The research findings indicate that, in his view, desirable partisanship rests on four fundamental pillars:Organizational Cohesion and Independence,Transcending Electoral Competition and Assuming an Awareness-Raising Role, Possessing an Islamic Ideological Identity, Playing an Educational and Epistemic Role in Society. Additionally, this study examines the fundamental differences between the Islamic model of partisanship and the prevalent Western models of political parties, demonstrating that within the framework of the Islamic Revolution, parties must not only fulfill a political role but also serve as instruments for advancing social justice and laying the groundwork for a new Islamic civilization.The results suggest that applying this conceptual model can help reform existing party structures in Islamic countries and establish an indigenous framework for political participation based on Islamic values.

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Civilization Research
Volume 4, Issue 13 - Serial Number 13
Spring 1404
May 2025
Pages 39-69

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History

  • Receive Date: 25 October 2024
  • Revise Date: 07 April 2025
  • Accept Date: 29 April 2025
  • Publish Date: 21 April 2025

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