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The Impact of Mysticism … V. Solano-Urrutia et al (159
mystical perspective on the But also established
Islamic Revolution of Iran. institutions that facilitated its
Viewing the revolution solely implementation. In essence,
as a Modern movement that Imam Khomeini was a
amalgamated religious, modernizer and traditionalist,
economic, social, and cultural reviving seemingly obsolete
factors diminishes the terms and theories to address
significance of mysticism in Modern challenges.
shaping Imam vision for a Above all, Imam Khomeini
renewed society. embodied humility and
Despite the dominance of dedication as he strived to
jurisprudence-centered reconnect society with its
discussions and attempts to origins and promote human
downplay the educational role perfection. His legacy extends
of Islamic institutions, far beyond his efforts to
Imam Khomeini successfully bridge the gap between
introduced mysticism to the mysticism and revolutionary
public sphere. He not only politics, leaving an indelible
validated the 19th-century mark on Iranian society and
theory of “Wilayat-e Faqih” the global stage.
in the contemporary world;
