Political Studies of New Islamic Civilization

Political Studies of New Islamic Civilization

Reconceptualization of Modern Islamic Civilization in the Statement of Shahid Ayatollah Khamenei: A Behavioral Model

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Document Type : Original Article

Authors
jafar torkzadeh 1
fatemeh abdesharifi 2
majid shabanifard 3
mohammad yarahmadi 4
1 professor in educational administration at shiraz university
2 assistant professor of education department, darab branch, islamic azad university, darab, iran.
3 PhD in Educational administration, Shiraz University
4 PhD student in Educational Administration, Shiraz University
10.22034/rcdir.2026.553289.1208
Abstract
The aim of this research is to analyze and explain the statements of the shahid Ayatollah Khamenei regarding the modern Islamic civilization as a behavioral system and to explain its role in creating an independent, resilient, and justice-oriented society. The present research design is a qualitative-applied study based on textual content analysis, which was conducted by three-stage coding (open, axial, selective) on the official texts of the shahid Ayatollah Khamenei. Data collection was carried out through purposive sampling. In order to verify the validity of the research data, concepts such as credibility, defensibleness, and trustworthiness were used. The findings showed that the context of modern Islamic civilization as a behavioral system can be explained in the form of three second-level organizing themes including conceptual, structural, and functional dimensions; 10 first-level organizing themes; and 36 basic themes. In the conceptual dimension, understanding the meaning, purpose, necessity, and strategies of the modern Islamic civilization was developed. In the structural dimension, components such as strategic orientations, organizational design, and cultural context of the modern Islamic civilization were considered. In the functional dimension, indicators such as main and focal activities, preparatory measures, and functional considerations for the realization of the modern Islamic civilization were extracted. The results of this study can be used in the field of decision-making, cultural and social policy-making for related institutions, and the development and strengthening of educational, cultural, and executive infrastructures in line with the formation of a modern Islamic civilization.
Keywords
Islamic Culture
Islamic Civilization
Behavioral Model
Leadership
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Political Studies of New Islamic Civilization

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Available Online from 22 June 2026

  • Receive Date 20 October 2025
  • Revise Date 20 June 2026
  • Accept Date 22 June 2026