Page 154 - Pure Life 36

The Impact of Mysticism… V. Solano-Urrutia et al (153

The fallen fighters were Reconstruction of Life”. As
revered as true martyrs, and per Imam Khomeini’s vision,

their memory is honored the Guard Corps was formed
through public commemorations as an ideological force of the
every year in Iran. Revolution, responsible for

Imam Khomeini described safeguarding the borders of
them as being in the the country while striving on
contemplation of Allah, the path of God, serving an

(Algar, 2000: 9) a central ideological and cultural
concept to mysticism. function. (Constitution of the
Consequently, this event was Islamic Republic of Iran,

understood within the 1979: 5)
mystical framework of Conversely, the Jihad for
martyrdom and divine the Reconstruction of Life

intervention leading to was tasked with the esoteric
victory, drawing parallels struggle for improving living
with Qur’anic references: conditions and enhancing
“And whosoever fights in human welfare. This approach

the way of God—whether aimed to foster solidarity,
he is slain or victorious— compassion, and nation-
We shall grant him a great building through practical

reward”. (Qur’an, 4: 74) initiatives, such as installing
water pipes and building
Other significant events constructions. (Siddiqui, 1996: 95)

were the establishment of the Another relevant topic was
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Imam Khomeini’s personal
Corps, and the “Jihad for the
leadership signature. Imam’s