Recognising the Concept of Political Excellence in Ayatollah Khamenei's Thought

Document Type : Science - Research

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Sciences, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, IRAN.

2 Assistant Professor, Lecturer and researcher of Imam Hussein University . Tehran, IRAN

Abstract


Development and progress as a complex concept based on a process have various dimensions
and levels usually studied in economic, political, social, and cultural development. Political
development is one of the essential dimensions and indicators critical in theories and
approaches to development in schools of thought and political sociology studies. While
defining and clarifying the concept of "Political Excellence" and recognising the differences
between it and the idea of "Political Development" and introducing the indicators of this
exploratory concept, the present article examines them in terms of content from Ayatollah
Khamenei's perspective. The main question is about the place of political excellence idea
and progress in Ayatollah Khamenei's political thought. In response, it should be said that
in his view, political excellence will be achieved by considering local conditions and
domestic equipment, which is a new viewpoint and an acceptable model to replace with
the concept of Western political development. Explaining the concept of political excellence,
while considering the Western models of development unsuccessful, emphasising the
indigenous Iranian-Islamic model of progress, he expressed seven signs and indicators
for the desired model of political excellence and improvement, some of which, such as
struggle, the spirit of risk-taking and discipline, the foundations of Islamic epistemology
and attention to the two dimensions of human [body and soul], are the prelude to
excellence and progress, and others, such as ensuring the independence of the country,
producing the science and realising the social justice, is the result of excellence and
improvement. In explaining the manifestations of political excellence and progress, he
also expresses characteristics of the people such as awareness and insight, participation
and presence in scenes and elections, and public monitoring and unity. 

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