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Islamic Human Rights Commission launched of new book profiling the life, thought and works of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Khamenei.
This timely account of one of the world’s longest serving leaders offers a rare glimpse into the life and achievements of this much maligned and misrepresented individual.
It comes as Ayatollah Khamenei leads his nation’s spirited defence against hostile western powers seeking to increase their dominance and dominion over the Middle East.
Written masterfully by Saied Reza Ameli, head of the UNESCO Chair on Cyberspace and Culture and founder and dean of the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran, the book describes the rise of Ayatollah Khamenei from humble beginnings to scholarly eminence and then a key political activist in the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Saeid Ameli presents him as an erudite, spiritual and sagacious individual, capable and worthy of helping to deliver a totally new model of nationhood into the international nation state order.
This work is far more than a mere chronology of events. It is an exploration of a distinctive leadership philosophy—rooted in divine wisdom (Hikmah), Quranic values, and strategic foresight—that has guided Iran through decades of immense internal transformation and external pressure.
With clarity and precision, Professor Ameli unveils the intellectual underpinnings of Ayatollah Khamenei’s worldview, highlighting themes of justice, spiritual resistance, popular governance, and civilisational renewal.
Although the book is written to a high academic standard, it’s style is also accessible and captivating, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this great Muslim leader and the convictions that drive his mission to create a successful Islamic republic.
About the Book
“Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei: Life and Legacy of a Wise Leader” by Professor Saied Reza Ameli offers a rare and incisive portrait of one of the most influential figures in contemporary global politics and Islamic thought. In 144 pages, this volume distils the profound intellectual architecture and enduring legacy of Iran’s Supreme Leader, presenting an account that is both scholarly and accessible.
This work is far more than a mere chronology of events. It is an exploration of a distinctive leadership philosophy—rooted in divine wisdom (Hikmah), Quranic values, and strategic foresight—that has guided Iran through decades of immense internal transformation and external pressure. With clarity and precision, Professor Ameli unveils the intellectual underpinnings of Ayatollah Khamenei’s worldview, highlighting themes of justice, spiritual resistance, popular governance, and civilisational renewal.
At a time of escalating geopolitical tensions and regional upheaval, this biography emerges as an essential lens through which to understand Iran’s internal cohesion and its assertive posture on the global stage. The book explores not only the moral and theological foundations of Khamenei’s leadership but also his commitment to scientific advancement, economic resilience, and cultural sovereignty. This is a narrative of leadership with moral clarity, civilisational ambition, and unwavering purpose.
For scholars, policymakers, and those intrigued by contemporary Islamic thought, this book offers a compelling and necessary contribution. It is a testament to leadership anchored in values, and to a vision that dares to challenge the prevailing order.
The biography is a must read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this great Muslim leader and the convictions that drive his mission to create a successful Islamic republic.
