The Educational Role of the Family in Promoting Resistance and the Discourse of Monotheism and the Struggle against Polytheism in the Thought of the Martyred Leader Imam Khamenei

Abstract

The family, as the first and most enduring educational institution in Islamic society, plays a fundamental role in shaping religious beliefs, ideological identity, and the intellectual orientation of the new generation. In the thought of the martyred leader Imam Khamenei, the family is considered the most important environment for monotheistic upbringing and for transmitting religious values across generations. Within this framework, the family can play a crucial role in cultivating the spirit of resistance against manifestations of polytheism and ideological deviations.The main problem of this research is to examine how, within the intellectual system of the martyred leader Imam Khamenei, the family can contribute to promoting the discourse of monotheism and strengthening the culture of resistance against polytheism and doctrinal deviations. The aim of the article is to explain the educational role and functions of the family in institutionalizing monotheistic beliefs and nurturing an aware and resilient generation based on his viewpoints.The research method adopted in this study is descriptive–analytical and is based on the study of library sources. The data have been collected and analyzed through the examination of verses of the Holy Qur’an, Islamic texts, and the statements of the martyred leader Imam Khamenei.The findings of the study indicate that within this intellectual framework, the family can effectively contribute to the institutionalization of the discourse of monotheism and the strengthening of resistance against manifestations of polytheism through several educational mechanisms. These include parental role modeling in religious commitment, teaching fundamental doctrinal concepts, strengthening religious identity, creating an emotional and spiritual atmosphere within the family, and cultivating a sense of religious responsibility among children.Accordingly, strengthening the educational function of the family is considered one of the most important factors in shaping a stable religious identity and expanding the culture of resistance within Islamic society.