What theory did Khomeini expand on in his writings?
Velâyat-e Faqih
Sharia Law
Twelver Shi'ism
Islamic Jurisprudence
Answer
In his writings and preaching, Ruhollah Khomeini expanded on Theory of Velâyat-e Faqih, the "Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist (clerical authority)," which included theocratic political rule by Islamic jurists. This principle was later appended to the new Iranian constitution after the revolution.
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