Reza Aslan – An American Martyr in Persia
The Glenn Show
Origins of an Islamic Republic
This chapter explores the origins of the philosophy of an Islamic Republic of Iran and the concept of an Islamic state, highlighting the distinct characteristics of Iran as a Shia nation and its historical significance in the Shia world. It discusses the introduction of a new way of thinking that emphasized creating a perfect society based on Islamic principles to compel the return of the messianic figure, the Mahdi.
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