The Politics and Ethics Relations in the Political Thought of Imam Khomeini, with the Emphasis on the Book of the Description of Forty Hadiths

The study of the relationship between politics and ethics in the political thought of Imam Khomeini is the main concern of this research. The theory of two natures is used as a theoretical framework. This theory, based on original nature, is divided into two parts: the natures of Makhmooreh and Mahjoobeh. The research findings show that politics is one of the advantageous sciences and prophets and the Imams and, consequently, the supreme leader who is indeed the leader of the society to straightway, are responsible for politics. Based on the natures of Mahmooreh and Mahjoobeh, there are four faculties in human, rational, wrath, lust and illusion. The politics and forces of man have been interwoven in a complicated way. It is difficult to take steps to the straight way in political affairs, regardless of moral virtues and vices. The  formation of an Islamic government and the emphasis on politics will increase moral virtues and reduce moral misconduct. On the other hand, the expansion of ethical virtues leads to the rule of competent politicians and managers. Therefore, strengthening morality is undertaken by strengthening politics and strengthening politics is undertaken by morality strengthening.