ولاية الفقيه

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UAE arrests members of Iran-linked terrorist organization

Today, UAE authorities announced the dismantling of a terrorist organization planning to carry out sabotage operations threatening national unity. Investigations revealed the group's ties to Iran's 'Wilayat al-Faqih'.

Establishing the Guardianship of the Jurist Amidst the Absence of the Imam

Ruhollah Khomeini revealed the theory of the Guardianship of the Jurist as a solution to the dilemma of the absent infallible Imam by transferring sovereignty to the present jurist. This intellectual shift laid the foundation for a new phase in Shia political jurisprudence.

Explore Iran's Shift to Shia Islam from Safavid Era to Today

Iran's transformation into a Shia state was not merely a religious evolution but a complex political project initiated by Shah Ismail Safavi in 1501. This shift significantly reshaped the country's religious and political identity.

Ayatollah Taqi Misbah Yazdi passes away at 85, shaping Iran's ideology

Ayatollah Muhammad Taqi Misbah Yazdi, a prominent theorist of the absolute guardianship in Iran, passed away on January 1, 2021, at the age of 85. He was a key figure behind the rise of the conservative generation in the country.