A group of three authors have conducted a research titled “THE IMPACT OF IMAM KHOMEINI’S MYSTICAL LOOK ON HIS SPEECH”
According to the authors, Imam Khomeini is one of the mystics and scholars who have been able to look at both issues of mysticism and politics.
From his mystical point of view, all the world of God is present, and from this point of view, there is no difference between the world of politics and the world of mysticism; But with regard to the subject of these two knowledge, the differences between the two are obvious in the Imam’s mind, So that is the subject of mysticism, transcendental truths and concepts that puts politics as a practical knowledge at the service of that great destination.
On the other hand, because Imam Khomeini recognizes the sovereignty of the whole world as God and defines his political orientation in the shadow of it; thus, divine sovereignty manifests itself in various ways in political sovereignty .
Accordingly, the speech of the Imam is based on special principles whose mystical insights are also effective in strengthening it.
Imam Khomeini, influenced by his mystical view, created the result of divine providence and he considers human the extract of creation he also regards man as the caliph of God on earth (Affected by the teachings of the Holy Quran).
The Imam’s mystical attitude to man leads to a particular understanding of politics on the basis of which; follow the passion prevents individual virtue and happiness, Following the corrupt and unhealthy apparatus will also impede the prosperity of the society at large .
Thus, the Imam’s speech is the result of his insight. In the present study, we try to gather and discuss the necessary documents regarding the mystical background of Imam Khomeini and the effect that this background has had on his speech.
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THE IMPACT OF IMAM KHOMEINI’S MYSTICAL LOOK ON HIS SPEECH