Volume & Issue: Volume 10, Issue 1 - Serial Number 19, Spring 2021 
Number of Articles: 8

The discourse of the Islamic Revolution and facing the challenge of alternatives

Pages 7-29

Mohammad Esmaeil Nabatian

Abstract Relying on the strong point of Islamic, the discourse of the Islamic Revolution triumphed and challenged secular order. But from time to time, this strength became the antithesis of this discourse and challenged it. Now, the question is how political Islam, as the strong point of the Islamic Revolution's discourse in creating revolution and systematization, how it crystallized as a threatening and weakening factor in the Islamic world?(Introduction) Using the descriptive-analytical method and using the theory of Laclau and Moff discourse (Method), the hypothesis has been discussed that the Takfiri Salafi discourse, despite its paradigm unity, defined the proof of its identity in the negation of the Islamic Revolution discourse and with different meanings to the signs. Their similarity and elaboration around the Islamic government / caliphate, and in the light of the support and guidance of the domination system, was able to instill in the protesting Muslim social forces a model of a more genuine Muslim, more law-abiding in the prophetic tradition, and more hostile to infidels. The obligation of jihad to replace the "other" crusaders and the Jews (Hypothesis). The end result is the conversion of the strong point of the Islamic Revolution's discourse into the antithesis and debilitator that has plagued the Islamic world with violent inter-Muslim confrontation.(Results)

A Comparative Study of the Performance of the Islamic Revolution of Iran and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood in the State-Building Process

Pages 31-52

Behzad Ghasemi, Bahador Shahriyari

Abstract Islamic Movement of Iran and Egypt has been selected as the main issue and focus of this research.(Method) One of the topics that is important in the study of Iran and Egypt is the analysis of the system-building process in Iran and Egypt after the revolution. Why the Islamic Revolution of Iran succeeded in establishing a political system and the formation of an Islamic state and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood failed in this regard.(Introduction) The present research has been carried out in a qualitative manner using the description and analysis technique and with the tools of taking notes from library sources, documents and valid scientific documents. This issue has been studied along with state-building and the main question of the article is that; What were the reasons and grounds for the success of the Islamic Movement of Iran in state-building and the failure of the Muslim Brotherhood, and what are the factors affecting it? The hypothesis of the research is that the system resulting from the Islamic movement in Iran was based on Islamic principles and religious democracy, and the Muslim Brotherhood Egypt did not, and it was also unsuccessful in the establishment of a political system with democracy. (Hypothesis), in addition to the Islamic revolution, based on the theory of the Islamic government, established the Islamic state; Meanwhile, in Egypt and by the Muslim Brotherhood, there was not a theory accepted by all groups and emerged from the Sunni intellectual and jurisprudence. (Results) 

Honoring Sadat and its function in Islamic awakening

Pages 53-76

Seyed Saeid Hosseini Ramsheh, Hamid Reza Sarvarian

Abstract Muslims have a long history with the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), which has Qur'anic, narrative and intellectual support, and Sadat is also honored. Sadat has been researched from various angles, but the reason for his reverence and the role of this reverence in socio-political developments have not been independently studied.(Introduction & Objective) This applied research answers the questions with a descriptive-analytical method using the library source.(Methods) The verse of Mawdat, the relevant narrations, the commemoration of Surah Kawthar and the payment of religion to the Prophet (PBUH) and the rule of reason have completed the whole system of authority to honor Sadat. This reverence is in the direction of friendship with the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and there is hope for God's pleasure in it. Throughout history, this reverence has been the bedrock of many Islamist developments, such as the Islamic Awakening by Sayyid leaders in Islamic societies, that can continue.(Results) If Sadat's elites want to play a role in the Islamic Awakening, people will certainly accept Sadat's invitation for two reasons: right-seeking and sincere devotion.(Conclusion)

Strategy of two major regional powers (Islamic Republic and Saudi Arabia) In the field of foreign policy and terrorism in the region under their influence

Pages 77-101

Mohsen Jamshidi, Mer Ebrahim Sedeegh, Mahmoud Bastami

Abstract In recent decades, Iran and Saudi Arabia, as two regional powers, have been plagued by ideological-geopolitical conflicts (in the common sphere of influence). (Introduction) It seems that according to the developments and also the position and strategic-strategic interests of these two powers, each of them seeks to eliminate the rival and achieve the desired goal (regional hegemony) by adopting the desired policies.(Hypothesis) In the present study, a qualitative-interpretive method with a descriptive-analytical approach has been used.(Method) The Islamic Republic seeks to maintain the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and increase its power in all dimensions and expand its ideological sphere of influence, as well as maintain survival (axis of resistance - East and Shiism) and expand its soft power by increasing its influence in Disrupt the equations of the region. But Saudi Arabia, as the opposite, seeks to maintain the political survival of Sunni-Wahhabi and (Western-Arab) power, as well as to expand Wahhabi teachings and increase its relative power in the face of Iranian influence. Therefore, the analysis of the equations of the region under its influence and its future, using the dual approaches adopted by the two regional powers (Iran, Saudi Arabia).(Results)


 


 

 
 

-A Study of the Factors Affecting Saudi Foreign Policy Towards the Palestinian Case in the Time of Muhammad bin Salman

Pages 103-123

Mohammadjavad Najafi, Alireza Safayimehr

Abstract The issue of Palestine is one of the most challenging issues in Saudi's foreign policy, which has undergone major changes in the last decade, especially during the time of bin Salman. In general, the foreign policy behavior of each actor is shaped by the role of various factors, and because Saudi Arabia's approach as an influential actor in the Islamic world has always been influential in the course of this case; In order to properly analyze and manage this change of approach, it is necessary to identify and enumerate the effective factors and factors.(Introduction) The influential factors in Saudi's foreign policy are clearly after the coming to power of bin Salman.(Method) Accepting that the two variables of the individual and the international system have the greatest impact in this period (Hypothesis), the results of this study indicate that; On the one hand, developments in Saudi Arabia's internal environment, especially the role of the new leader and his personality traits, and on the other hand, external factors such as strategic cooperation with the United States, regional tensions, including competition with the Islamic Republic of Iran, failure to The Yemeni crisis and the establishment of a balance of power have been identified as the most effective factors in changing Saudi Arabia's foreign policy towards the Palestinian cause. (Results)

Examination of the Effects of Geopolitical Genome on Foreign Policy (Case Study: Syria and Israel

Pages 125-147

Somaye Hamidi, Zeinab Ghasemi

Abstract Geopolitical elements are among the main factors affecting on foreign policy of countries. Recognition of geopolitical codes available in neighboring countries, can have effective role in using foreign policy along with the geopolitical weight of countries. Syria is among the countries that because of locating in an area with special geopolitical characteristics, the geopolitical codes affect the nature of foreign policy of this country. Hence, the geopolitical codes of this country is considered a factor affecting the trend of converging and diverging of this country with the neighbors. Among the main neighbors of Syria are the country of Israel.(Introduction) The question of the current study is what roles do geopolitical genomes play in formation of divergent foreign policy among Syria and Israel?(Question) This study attempts to examine the effect of combination of water and ground genome on tense foreign policy among two countries of Syria and Israel using the geopolitical theories and analyzing geopolitical themes of Syria and Israel Syria and Israel(Method) The crisis and conflicting approach of the Zionist regime towards the Syrian crisis is rooted in the geopolitical genome, which also applies to the analysis of the Zionist regime interventions in the Syrian crisis.(Results)

Content Analysis of Primary Education Textbooks from the Perspective of Attention to the Dimensions and Components of Islamic Awakening (Compiled in the academic year 2020/2021)

Pages 149-165

Mehdi Mirzaei

Abstract The aim of this study was to analyze the content of elementary school textbooks according to the dimensions and components of the Islamic Awakening. The research community consists of two parts, namely: texts related to the dimensions and components of Islamic awakening and three titles of elementary school textbooks (Persian, social education and gifts of heaven) published in the academic year 1400/1499. (Introduction) The research method is descriptive, including: documentary analysis as well as content analysis and its approach is also applied to the tools of measuring the form of receipts and checklists (checklist) content analysis using descriptive statistics indicators. (Method) It was found that the components of oppression and arrogance, seeking freedom and preventing the consequences of colonial influence, cohesion, convergence and Islamic solidarity, spiritualism and strengthening religious knowledge, martyrdom and the desire for self-sacrifice and jihad in the way of God, confrontation With violent behaviors, reproduction of the culture of resistance and steadfastness, emphasis on the inalienable rights of revolutionaries and the issue of Islamic awakening and justice, truthfulness and righteousness are also found. Also, books of heavenly gifts, Persian and social teachings are the most abundant. It included the dimensions and components of the Islamic Awakening and the fifth grade had the most emphasis in this regard. Therefore, the content of textbooks had a relatively good knowledge and awareness in the field of Islamic awakening capacities.(Results)

The Methods of providing security In the Islamic Republic of Iran Based on Quranic guidelines

Pages 167-187

Ali Akbar Seidi

Abstract Muslims always have a stubborn enemy that they are always hostile to.In this regard, the methods of providing military security and confronting the enemy are evident in the Quran.Today in the Islamic Republic of Iran, to ensure military security, two currents of thought (reformist and fundamentalist) have different views. Reformists insist on a literature of interaction and compromise with the world, ignoring some national interests. A clear example of this Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) , which had no result for Iran. But the fundamentalists believe in the literature of resistance and distrust of the enemy and insist on strengthening Iran's internal capabilities.(Introduction) The present research, which has been done by descriptive-analytical and documentary methods,(Method) seeks to find the answer to the question, what methods has the Holy Quran proposed for providing military security?(Question) The findings of the study indicate that the Qur'an, while addressing the anti-security programs of the enemy, has also stated the solution to deal with it elsewhere Strategies to counter it include strengthening internal power, military exercises, retaliation, protection of chiefs and secrets, providing anti-espionage equipment, intelligence aristocracy, and so.(Results)