A Cursory Glance at the Theory of Wilayat al-Faqih

by Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi, Mansoor Limba (Translator)

A Cursory Glance at the Theory of W ilāyat al- F aqīh is a comprehensive examination of one of the most important foundations of the political system in Islam during the period of occultation [ ‘ aṣr al- ghaybah ] of the Imām of the Time [ imām az-zamān ] ( ‘a ). This theory, known as the guardianship of the jurist , has proven to be a successful method of administering society and was implemented by the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imām Khomeinī.
Despite the notion of separation of religion and politics being propagated in the West, this Muslim cleric was able to establish a government system based on religious principles, values, and laws. The book delves into the concept of the “Islamic republic system” and how it is distinct from other systems in the world. It also addresses the ongoing efforts by enemies of the Islamic Republic to undermine the principles of wilāyat al- faqīh and the role of intellectuals in this effort.
Written in an accessible and easy to understand style, this book is an important read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of this crucial theory and its impact on society. The erudite author’s academic coherence and logical support for the theory, combined with the easy-to-understand language, make this book an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.

Muḥammad Taqī Miṣbāḥ Yazdī was a renowned and respected figure in the world of Islamic scholarship. Born in 1935 and passing away in 2021, he was a mujtahid , philosopher, Qur’anic exegete ( mufassir ) and a professor in the Seminary of Qum. He had an impressive list of accomplishments in his career, including serving as the head of Imām Khomeinī Educational and Research Institute, a member of the Assembly of Experts of the Leadership, a member of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, a member of the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qum, and the head of the Supreme Council of Ahl al-Bayt World Assembly. Throughout his life, Miṣbāḥ Yazdī dedicated himself to advancing the study and understanding of Islamic disciplines. He was a prolific author, and his works include books on Qur’anic exegesis, Islamic philosophy, and Islamic doctrines.

163 pages, Paperback

Published January 24, 2023

About the author

Ayatollah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi was born in Yazd, Iran in 1934. In Qum, from 1952 to 1960, he participated in the courses taught by Imam Khomeini, while at the same time, he studied Qur'an exegesis, and the philosophies of Ibn Sina and Mulla Sadra with `Allamah Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i. He also attended, for approximately fifteen years, Ayatullah Bahjat's fiqh seminars. Ayatullah Misbah's preoccupation with socio-political issues goes back to his active participation in the Islamic uprising against the corrupt Pahlavi regime. When Imam Khomeini was forced into exile, he, accompanied by some other students of Imam including Shahid Beheshti, initiated discussions on Islamic perspectives on social problems such as jihad and the Islamic political system. Along with Ayatullah Dr. Muahmmad Beheshti, Ayatullah Ahmad Jannati, and Ayatullah Ali Quddusi, he was on the board of directors of Madrasah Haqqani, where for about ten years he also taught Qur'anic studies, philosophy, and ethics.

Since 1975 he established, directed, and taught in different academic institutes such as the education department in Dar Rah-i Haqq institute, Baqir al-`ulum Cultural Foundation, Daftar-i Hamkari Hawzah va Danishgah (the office for cooperation between the Hawzah and the university). He is now the director of the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute in Qum. He was elected in 1990 to the majlis-i khibrigan-i Rahbari (The Council of Experts in Leaership) from Khuzistan province and was reelected in the next round from Tehran. He is the author of numerous works on Islamic and comparative philosophy, theology, ethics, and Qur'anic exegesis.

Reviews

[maryuma · Rating 4 out of 5]

ich habe "über wilayat ul faqih und imam sayyid ali chamene'i" gelesen, aber das gibt es hier nicht 👍🏼