The Islamic Republic of Iran and Its Achievement
The Islamic Republic of Iran is celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution at a time when it has made great achievements in various political, social, and economic areas making it the greatest power in the region despite facing numerous sanctions by the so-called big powers. With the view to understanding the extent and importance of the developments and achievements made over the past 42 years, they are briefly discussed below.
Statement on the Second Phase of the Islamic Revolution
In the Name of God, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and peace and greetings be upon our Master and Prophet, Ab-al-Qasim Al-Mustafa Muhammad, upon his pure and immaculate household, upon his chosen companions and upon those who follow them in charity until the Day of Judgment
Dr. Abouzar Ebrahimi Torkaman’s Views on the Cultural Aspects of the Statement on the Second Phase of the Islamic Revolution
Q: In the statement of the second phase of the Revolution, the Supreme Leader has stressed the need to move towards the great ideal of the Revolution, namely the creation of a new Islamic civilization. Given the importance of culture in the process of civilization-making, what role, in your opinion, can the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization play in realizing this ideal?
With Special Reference to the Statement on the Second Phase of the Islamic Revolution
Introduction
It would not be possible to talk about the new Islamic civilization without benefiting from the past experiences of Islamic civilization and culture. Therefore, the new Islamic civilization may be considered the revival and reconstruction of Islamic civilization by benefiting of knowledge, wisdom, and religious beliefs resulting in all-round material and spiritual progress and at the same time meeting the natural and material needs of human beings and directing them towards perfection and salvation. It is to be noted that culture and civilization are of transnational and universal essence and have always been considered as a bedrock for political and economic interactions between nations. The great Islamic civilization was able to facilitate the transfer and exchange of knowledge between Islamic territories and other civilizations such as India, China, and Greece by launching a translation movement as well as holding scientific and cultural debates and discussions. And while introducing its cultural and spiritual achievements and values, it managed to provide the opportunity for the globalization of Islam and Islamic civilization to a great extent.
