An Introduction to the Principles of Imam Khomeini's Islamic Politics: A Research Approach

The Islamic Revolution, led by Imam Khomeini, gained independence on the basis of religious democracy. One of the important fields of study that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution demands and is of great importance because of the scope of his influence is to explain the principles governing the Islamic policy of Imam Khomeini. In view of the importance of this issue, the present study identifies, explains and analyzes the principles governing the Islamic policy of Imam Khomeini. The type of research is descriptive-analytical. Qualitative content analysis method was used for data collection and the source of analysis is 22 volumes of Imam Sahifah. According to the research findings, 23 principles of Imam Khomeini's Islamic policy principles were identified and explained. The results show that the principles and bases of Islamic teachings and culture are the foundation and the main spirit of Imam Khomeini's policies and thus it can be said that Imam Khomeini's policy principles imply that Imam's policy is the same as Imam's religion and in the political school. Imam, spirituality is intertwined with politics and power with ethics.