Analysis of the principle of ‘wisdom’ in Ayatollah Khamenei’s speculations on the Quran

It is possible to find materials in the Holy Quran regarding foreign policy in general and its principles in specific. What is occurring currently in the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran can be, thus, evaluated against the Quran. Through the method of content analysis and semantics, this research seeks to shed light on the principle of ‘wisdom’ in Ayatollah Khamenei’s policies and his speculations on the Quran. The study is conducted first by defining wisdom and its parameters as introduced in the Quran and then by comparing and contrasting them with Ayatollah Khamenei’s remarks on the issue. As indicated by the results, the wisdom that he has put to practice in the foreign policy is well integrated with the wisdom imparted in the Quran. This is because the one who is endowed with Quranic wisdom has a stout mindset and can practice rationally rather than emotionally. From the viewpoint of the Quran, a wise man has a true perception of the world and knows how to take the advantage of the current conditions in favor of his policies.