Examining the Relationship between the Foundations and Dimensions of Spiritual Health and Human Excellence in Imam Khomeini’s Thought

In today's world, attention to spiritual health as an important part of life has attracted the attention of thinkers. Human excellence is a concept that is raised in religion along with spiritual health. This research has been conducted with the aim of examining the relationship between the foundations and dimensions of spiritual health on human excellence from the viewpoint of Imam Khomeini. By deeply examining his works and opinions, this study seeks to understand the factors and concepts that influence spiritual health and human excellence.

In this research, an analytical-descriptive method has been used. The main concepts under consideration, including different dimensions of spiritual health, have been evaluated and analyzed by a careful study of Imam Khomeini's works and opinions. This method of deep analysis allows us to gain a better understanding of the relationship between spiritual concepts and human excellence in Imam Khomeini's system.

Considering the examination of the foundations and dimensions of spiritual health, four main relationships that help human excellence have been identified. Proper connection with God as a concept from the transcendental field, connection with oneself as a basis from personal space, connection with others as a social and collective relationship, and connection with the environment as a natural field, help achieve spiritual health and human excellence and in a reciprocal and dynamic cycle, human excellence affects the dimensions of spiritual health.

The results of this research show that self-knowledge, control and moderation of its powers, and attention to human spiritual capacities are among the main factors in achieving human excellence in Imam Khomeini's view. In addition, the importance of serving God's creation, especially caring for patients and deprived people in increasing spirituality and human excellence has been stated. Also, contemplation about creation and nature leads to strengthening insight, gratitude towards God, and strengthening faith. This research shows that proper interaction and balance in connection with God, oneself, others, and nature play a key role in achieving spiritual health and human excellence in Imam Khomeini's view. Thus, spiritual interactions can help human growth and excellence and lead to achieving proximity to God which is the main goal of an excellent human being. This relationship is presented as a conceptual model in this research.