VOL1 - ISLAMIC POLITICAL THEORY (LEGISLATION)

Author: Ayatollah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi

The provided text explores the foundations of Islamic political theory, contrasting it with Western systems like liberalism, secularism, and humanism. It argues that while Western governance focuses primarily on material welfare, the Islamic model seeks to facilitate both physical comfort and spiritual ascension. Central to this framework is the concept of Wilayah al-Faqih, where political legitimacy and legislation must ultimately derive from divine authority rather than purely human will. The text maintains that religion is comprehensive, governing all aspects of social and international life through fixed divine laws and flexible secondary regulations. It critiques intellectual eclecticism and pluralism, asserting that true human perfection is only achievable through servitude to God. Ultimately, the source defends the Islamic Republic’s structure, portraying it as a rational alternative to Western democratic models that prioritise human desire over objective spiritual truths.