Analysis of the functions of the culture of self-sacrifice and martyrdom in Imam Khamenei s thought

Asghar Rajabi Dehborzoei¹ Mohammad Bidgoli²

1) Assistant Professor and Faculty Member of the Faculty of Theology, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch
2) Doctor of Political Science - Orientation on Iranian Issues and Visiting Lecturer at Islamic Azad University, Varamin Branch - Pishva and Qarchak

IOI Code : XEDF-HZZHZ
Publication : The first national conference on self-sacrifice, resistance, jihad and martyrdom(isaruma.ir)
Abstract :
    Imam Khamenei has played a great role in reviving the culture of revolutionary thought in the Islamic society of Iran. Sacrifice and martyrdom, as a transcendent culture, are among the highest values that a committed human being can attain. These influential and motivating concepts are able to affect the atmosphere of a society widely and bring the highest blessings for it. In this article, using a descriptive-analytical method, relying on written library resources and online articles, we address the main question of the article: what are the functions of the culture of self-sacrifice and martyrdom in the Supreme Leader s thought? The most important functions in the Supreme Leader s thought inspired by the culture of self-sacrifice and martyrdom are: the factor of preservation, stabilization and progress of the system, independence and dignity of the country, recognizing the enemy and increasing insight, victory in holy defense, advancing the country s scientific capabilities, improving military capability The country is the authority of the international position of the country and the awakening of the countries of the region.

Keywords : authority imam khamenei enlightenment holy defense culture of sacrifice and martyrdom