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📌Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Islamic Political Theory (Legislation): Volume 1 Session 1: The Most Important Questions in the Realm of Islamic Policy Introduction Undoubtedly, one of the achievements of our Revolution and political system is the Friday congregational prayer [ salat al-jum‘ah ], which has innumerable blessings for the Islamic ummah .

Among its secondary benefits is the communication of necessary teachings and information to the people during the two sermons and the lectures before or between the sermons in different cities and towns. Throughout the years after the Revolution, scholars and orators have presented to the Friday prayer congregation, and the rest of people through the media, valuable information on belief, education, economic issues and other academic needs.

I also have the honor of lecturing on the subject, “Monotheism in the Ideological and Value System of Islam” whose transcription has been published as a book and offered to esteemed readers.[^1] On the insistence of my colleagues, I am here to deliver a series of lectures on “Islamic Political Theory”.

I hope that God, the Exalted, helps me in this important task and inspires me with that which is pleasing to Him and beneficial for the Islamic ummah , so that I might eloquently convey the same to this martyr-rearing and honorable nation. The subject of our discussions is comprehensive and broad in nature, covering many topics on different levels and in various forms—ranging from the easy and simple to the profound and academic.

Of course, from the beginning of the movement of the eminent Imam ( q ), i.e. 1341 AHS (1962), up to now, these discussions have been presented in different forms. Articles and books have been written, speeches delivered and talks held. Yet, only a few systematic discussions beneficial for the average person, responsive to the needs of the youth and various strata of people have been undertaken. Thanks to Allah, our nation occupies an eminent cultural position.

In recent years especially, it has improved and progressed considerably, understanding many profound and complex issues very well. Nevertheless, the scientific and technical language is confined to the academic centers, universities and seminaries. The language of conversation with the masses must be devoid of scientific and complicated terminology so that a majority of people can benefit from the discussions.

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