Political Studies of New Islamic Civilization

Political Studies of New Islamic Civilization

Analyzing the Function of Popularizing Power in Realizing the Modern Islamic Civilization From the Perspective of the Holy Quran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Seyed Mohammad Hoseinirad 1
Somayyeh Khaleghi 2
1 Researcher, Political Studies and Islamic Revolution Group, Strategic Studies Center of Higher Education (MARA), Tehran, Iran
2 PhD Candidate in Qur’anic Sciences and Hadith, Faculty of Qur’anic Sciences, University of Qur’an and Hadith Sciences, Qom, Iran
10.22034/rcdir.2026.556172.1220
Abstract
The popularization of power—meaning the genuine transfer and participation of people in the processes of decision-making, social management, and the consolidation of political structures—constitutes one of the fundamental principles for the realization of the New Islamic Civilization. This concept, extending beyond a mere socio-political mechanism, represents a moral and civilizational value that strengthens the foundations of the Islamic society in the direction of justice, cohesion, and progress.The Holy Qur’an, by emphasizing the existential dimensions of the human being, provides a theoretical and ethical framework for the popularization of power. Adopting an explanatory-analytical approach, this paper examines the Qur’anic concept of popularizing power from three perspectives—cognitive, attitudinal, and behavioral—and explores its relationship with the realization of the New Islamic Civilization.Findings reveal that the popularization of power, through the identification of twelve Qur’anic components, not only fosters deep political participation but also paves the way for comprehensive justice, the enhancement of social capital, and the strengthening of national cohesion within the Islamic society. Based on Qur’anic teachings, this research proposes a conceptual model that elucidates the key dimensions and components of power popularization, portraying its role as a strategic axis in the structure of the New Islamic Civilization. Such an approach, in addition to its theoretical richness, provides the practical capacity to operationalize this idea across cultural, social, and political arenas.
Keywords
Religious Democracy
New Islamic Civilization
Monotheistic Society
Popularization of Power
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Political Studies of New Islamic Civilization
Volume 5, Issue 10
March 2026
Pages 60-86

  • Receive Date 23 November 2025
  • Revise Date 02 February 2026
  • Accept Date 24 February 2026