Investigating the Foundations of the Relationship between Theory and Action according to Imam Khomeini's Thought

Theory means claiming the inclusion of truth, and action is redefined as the final goal of liberation and evolution. But Judging the content of theory and the liberating aspect of action practically relies on offering a clear design of the foundations of the theory-practice relationship, so that neither too much attention is paid to action, and theory is changed in favor of action nor is theory overemphasized through critical distancing from shortcomings. Existence is the most important foundation that guides human identity and the category of cognition, and coexistence with them determines the aspects of the relationship between theory and action. This article seeks to explore the unifying foundations of theory and practice in Imam's intellectual system through analytical and documentary method. According to Imam's thoughts, since existence is based on justice, and the essence of justice is established in referring to the content of existence i.e., the relationship among its layers, there is a possibility for a new design of the problem of cognition and human beings based on the truth of justice i.e. non-dualism. This system of thought intrinsically justifies the aspects of the theory of change and social and liberating action within the context of the conflict between the recruited troops of reason and ignorance with regard to the goal of achieving the transcendent existence.