Wilayat al-faqih and Democracy
Book Section (Chapter)
The concept of wilayat al-faqih as a type of Shi`ite Islamic government gained currency after the Islamic revolution in Iran, and it has now been experienced for more than a quarter of a century. A key question in contemporary Iranian politics is the compatibility of the wilayat al-faqih with democracy. The paper describes and criticizes the two views and analyzes the third with approval.
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kadivar, M
Cited Editors
- Afsaruddin, A
Published Date
- December 2011
Book Title
- Islam, the State and Political Authority, Medieval Issues and Modern Concerns
Chapter
- 11
Start / End Page
- 207 - 224
Published By
Place of Publication
- New York
Pages
- 272
International Standard Book Number 10 (ISBN-10)
- 1137002026
International Standard Book Number 13 (ISBN-13)
- 9781137002020