Analysis of the Three Aspects of Civilizational Mysticism in Imam Khomeini's Intellectual System: From the Theory of pantheism of Social to the Model of Mystical Governance

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Islamic Mysticism and the Thought of Imam Khomeini (RA)
2 Islamic Mysticism Graduated From: Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Place of Employment: Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought
3 Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Latest Degree: Ph.D. Field of Study: Comparative Religions and Mysticism
Abstract
The article systematically examines the components of civilizational mysticism in the intellectual system of Imam Khomeini (RA) using an analytical-descriptive approach. In the current situation where the Islamic world is facing identity and civilizational challenges, rereading the Imam's thoughts as the architect of a new Islamic civilization is considered a research necessity. This study, focusing on the analysis of the Four Journeys, especially the third journey (Sir Man al-Haqq ila al-Khalq bi-Haqq) and the fourth journey (Sir fi al-Khalq bi-Haqq), seeks to answer the fundamental question of how to establish a link between mystical conduct and social responsibilities in the process of civilization-building. The findings of the article, which were formulated using a descriptive analytical method, indicate that civilizational mysticism in the Imam's thought has a three-dimensional dimension: in the cognitive field, centered on the concept of "unity of social existence"; in the educational field, emphasizing "political responsibility" as a manifestation of the third journey; And in the operational field, with the characteristics of "mystical governance", "popularization of mysticism" and "social jihad" that have been manifested in the fourth journey. Thus, the most important achievement of this research is the design of an "integrated model of civilizational mysticism governance" at five levels that include philosophical, behavioral, jurisprudential, managerial and civilizational levels. On the one hand, this model responds to the theoretical needs of the field of Islamic humanities and, on the other hand, has the ability to be transformed into practical programs in the cultural and social fields.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 22 April 2026

  • Receive Date 14 December 2025
  • Revise Date 21 April 2026
  • Accept Date 22 April 2026
  • Publish Date 22 April 2026