Religion in the Thought of Imam Khomeini (RA) (2): The Institution of Government in the Religious Thought of Imam Khomeini (RA) مقاله

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To explain, the most important difference in considering the issue of Wilayat al-Faqih through two approaches—theological or jurisprudential—is that if it is one of the theological-doctrinal issues, it is considered among "divine acts," and the discussion is about the necessity of its appointment by God through the Prophet and the Imam (AS); because Wilayat al-Faqih is the continuity and persistence of the divine guardianship and leadership of the Prophet and the Imams (AS) for the implementation of divine rulings and commands in order to reform and guide human societies. In other words, to preserve the social system of mankind and the necessity of guiding human societies during the Age of Occultation, God has established the same office of Imamate and the guardianship of the infallible leaders (AS) for qualified jurists—without specifying the individual instance—and has appointed them through the infallible Imams (AS); and people, in addition to acting upon the commands of the ruling Wali al-Faqih, must also have heartfelt belief in his guardianship. 02 Philosophy of Islamic Government Based on the growing thought of the Imam, which stems from pure Islam, the institution of government, despite all its importance and status, is not the primary goal and destination, but rather a means for implementing the progressive laws of Islam and establishing social justice in all its dimensions, so that the necessary grounds for the blossoming of talents and the growth and excellence of humans and reaching the desired human-divine perfection—which is the fundamental goal of human caliphate—are provided. "72 Therefore, in the religious thought of Imam Khomeini, government attains this sanctity when it is formed with the motive of implementing the luminous laws of Islam and for the establishment of social justice.