Mass Media and Decent Governance in the Theories of Velāyat-e Faqih

The purpose of the present study is to discover the relationship between the theories of Velāyat-e Faqih and some emerging phenomena that have no religious origin, namely mass media and "decent governance". In this regard and using a descriptive-analytic method, different views on Velāyat-e faqih were mentioned and finally their relation to the media in the framework of favorable governance were explained. The results showed that considering the existing theoretical models about the mass media, Imām Khomeyni has a moderate attitude as on the one hand, he thinks of the freedom of mass media, and on the other hand, considers the expediency of society. Thus, some researchers deem that his outlook on Velāyat-e Faqih and governance resembles the theory of "mixed legitimacy" and "dual legitimacy". Therefore, the mass media on the one hand, should pay attention to human thoughts and aspirations, namely justice, freedom, security, and spirituality and make an effort to realize them and in the meanwhile observe some limitations such as ration, religion, law, and avoidance of conspiracy, and on the other hand, regard for liberty.