Editing History of Iran (section)

==== Ideology of the 1979 Iranian Revolution ====
{{Further|Ideology of the Iranian Revolution}}

The ideology of the revolutionary government was populist, nationalist and most of all [[Shia Islam|Shi'a Islamic]]. Its unique constitution is based on the concept of ''[[Islamic Government|velayat-e faqih]]'' the idea advanced by Khomeini that Muslims – in fact everyone – requires "guardianship", in the form of rule or supervision by the leading [[Faqih|Islamic jurist]] or jurists.<ref>Dabashi, ''Theology of Discontent'' (1993), p.419, 443</ref> Khomeini served as this ruling jurist, or [[Supreme Leader of Iran|supreme leader]], until his death in 1989.

Iran's rapidly modernising, capitalist economy was replaced by populist and Islamic economic and cultural policies. Much industry was [[nationalized]], laws and schools Islamicized, and Western influences banned.

The Islamic revolution also created great impact around the world. In the non-Muslim world it has changed the image of Islam, generating much interest in the politics and spirituality of Islam,<ref>Shawcross, William, ''The Shah's Last Ride'' (1988), p. 110.</ref> along with "fear and distrust towards Islam" and particularly the Islamic Republic and its founder.<ref name=nasr>{{cite book
| last = Nasr
| first = Vali
| title=The Shia Revival
| publisher= W.W. Norton | year=2007
| isbn =  978-0-393-06640-1
| page =138}}</ref>