The ascendance of Shi'i fundamentalism in revolutionary Iran

The author explains how in six phases the fundamentalists in Iran defeated their opponents and created a theocratic republic based on the concept of the "Velayet-e Faqih" (rule of jurisconsult) and then discusses the potential sources of instability in the Islamic Republic as it becomes a...

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Main Author: Milani, Mohsen M. (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Foundation 1989
In: Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern studies
Year: 1989, Volume: 13, Issue: 1-2, Pages: 5-28
Further subjects:B Islam
B Iran Religiöser Fundamentalismus Islam Schia Revolution im Iran (1978-1979) Wilayat-i faqih
B Iran
B Shi'ah
B Fundamentalism
B Wilāyat al-faqīh
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Summary:The author explains how in six phases the fundamentalists in Iran defeated their opponents and created a theocratic republic based on the concept of the "Velayet-e Faqih" (rule of jurisconsult) and then discusses the potential sources of instability in the Islamic Republic as it becomes a decade old. (DÜI-Hns)
ISSN:0149-1784
Contains:In: Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern studies