Optimal Identity in the Context of Indigenous Progress Pattern (With the Approach to Constitution on of the Islamic Republic of Iran)

Many scientific inquiries have been done on progress patterns, but one of the neglected areas in the field is about identity relationship with the Islamic-Iranian progress pattern. Hence, it is necessary to express an identity pattern compatible with the spirit of Iranian society underlying the formation of national identity and cohesion. In this respect, the main question is what are the indicators and dimensions of the identity pattern compatible with the indigenous progress pattern mentioned in Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran (CIRI). Research results show that the optimal identity pattern in the constitution is a combination of three aspects. The first is Islamic identity with components such as: Rules and principles of Islam (that is, Quran and Sunnah); Development and strengthening of Islamic brotherhood and public cooperation between the people (via state); Islam and Shiism; Believing the Guardianship of the Jurist; and paying attention to the Islamic nation. The second is Iranian identity with components such as: Fusion of Islam and Iran; the common language; the common handwriting; Acceptance of local cultures; the flag; shared land and history; Acceptance of the solar date; and paying attention to national-cultural heritage and intellectual property of the nation. The third is modernist and universal identity with components such as: Using the advanced science and technology and human experience; Training of skilled personnel to achieve development; and Encouraging the spirit of initiative. They all together, can accelerate the Islamic-Iranian progress pattern. Here, we use of the content analysis method to answer the research questions.