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The Necessity of Islamic Government
Khomeini
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
05/15/2011

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Term
Khomeini's Argument
Definition

An executive power and executor is necessary to ensure the reform and happiness of man

 

God laid pathway for laws and a particular form of government

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Shari'ah
Definition
Body of laws revealed by God
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The Most Noble Messenger
Definition
Headed the executive and administrative institutions of Muslim society
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Prophet showed necessity of government by...
Definition

1. Establishing a government

2. Designating a ruler to succeed him in accordance to divine command

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Vali amr
Definition
A person who holds executive power
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Ali ibn Abi Talib
Definition
The commander of the faithful
Term
Khums
Definition
A huge source of income that accrues to the treasury and represents one item in the budget
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Sayyids
Definition
Religious scholars
Term
View on current government
Definition

If the Muslim leader truly represented God's ordinance, they would join and act as one

 

*Jews wouldn't have accomplished all that they did

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Prepare against them whatever force you can must
Definition

Be strong and well prepared so your enemies will be unable to oppress and transgress against you

 

*At the mercy of foreigners b/c lack strength and unity

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Umayyads
Definition

Enemies of the faith (didn't allow God's desired government to exist)

 

Their governments with kings, dictators, etc... are corrupt

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Imperialists
Definition

Imposed an unjust economic order

Divided them into oppressor and oppressed

 

*Must be liberated from their control to create Islamic umma

*Duty to fight oppressor and help the oppressed

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