The Special Functions of the Political System of Islam according to the Political Though of Allameh Tabatabai

The function of Islam's political system may be investigated, from Allameh Tabatabai's perspective, in three following basic fields: the institution of leadership and the center of decision making of the political system; the domain of authority in the public and private fields; and finally the method and direction of the application of authority in the political system. The first point is the role of leadership and the center of decision making, in which Allameh believes the leader and ruler of the society is the final decision maker in internal and external affairs but it is necessary to consult people before decision making. The second point is the domain of authority which is restricted to the public matters in an Islamic government. And the third point is the method and the application of authority in the political system which is upward; meaning the role of people and their presence in authority is sensible. The three above main points are posed in the political thought of Allameh Tabatabai and his theory on the special functions of Islam's political system is analyzed and explained .