The position of the deprived stratum in the social thought of Imam Khomeini

The purpose of this study is to investigate the position of deprived groups in Imam Khomeini's thought. The research questions concern the position and role of the deprived and the oppressed in the victory of the Islamic Revolution and the continuation of the Islamic Republic. The findings of this research, which is a descriptive-analytical research and has been done by documentary method, show that The founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, unlike many analysts of the Iranian revolution, who see this revolution as the product of the traditional or modern middle class or the coalition between them, considers the Islamic Revolution to be the achievement of the deprived and oppressed. He always praised the deprived and oppressed class of society; He considered the deprived to be the light of his eyes and the parents of all and he considers serving them as serving God. In Imam Khomeini's view, the deprived are the origin of the prophets, the followers of Islam, the creators of the revolution and the supporters of the Islamic Republic. They play an important role in socio-political developments and, according to them, are at the forefront of society. The Islamic Revolution is their achievement; The imposed war is due to their sacrifice, and the survival of the post-revolutionary system is due to their services and support.