Yes,i belong to shia school of thought.

in previous post i said:
“mixture of theocracy(Consensus by Scholars) & Democracy is the real solution in my opinion!”
& this is the Basic requirement of Wilayat-ul-Faqeeh.
Faqih or scholar must possess the necessary qualifications for Wilayat-ul-Faqeeh.

In Shia school of thought Faqih does not possess absolute powers.

“A Brief Account of Imam Khomeini’s Argument on Wilayat-e Faqih

Imam Khomeini’s arguments on the issue are as follows:
- Islam is a comprehensive religion, providing laws on politics, society, economy, etc. It is
admitted that the Divine commandments are applicable to all societies in all eras.
- Religious commandments are not useful unless they are applied to form a state on the basis of
Divine guardianship.
- Moreover, in order to protect the Islamic system, control the borders of Muslims from any
encroachment by the enemy, and prevent chaos in Islamic society, it is necessary to form an
Islamic government. Therefore, the reasons underlining the role of an Imam in the society stand
for the formation of a government in the absence of infallible Imams (as).
- The leadership of an Islamic government has been specifically entrusted on a particular person
in the absence of Imam Mahdi (AS)). But since the government is an Islamic in nature, its ruler
should possess at least the following two qualifications: command over religious laws (fiqh); and
he should be a just person.People MUST have full confidence on him.

- The scholar MUST be a just individual, and MUST BE also pure and pious. The Guardian has to be
an outstanding candidate, and as a result the most learned of all other candidates in order to be
elected to this post. This position makes Him the leader of all the Ummah, not only the Shia, and
he has to make decisions and lead on behalf of the Ummah. Of course not all of the Ummah
follow the Guardian, however that is what is intended to happen. This position was intended by
Imam Khomeini to be one that can unite and lead the Ummah to glory, until the return of
Imam Mahdi (AS). In no way is this position more powerful than the leadership of Imam Mahdi
(AS), and is not intended to be so. it is simply a temporary position until His return, so that in the
time of His occultation the Ummah is not divided and doesn’t go astray, because the Muslims of
the world always need strong leadership.”

Iran is courageously facing the oppression, tyranny & sanctions of Western world only because of this concept of “Wilayat-ul-faqih”
no doubt political dissension do exist in Iran but all political parties do respect the Supreme Jurist Leadership or Faqih, Ayatullah Khamenei.

Iranian islamic revolution is an example for all muslim countries of 21st century.This revolution took place only because of Wilayat-ul-Faqih.Iranians are united under the banner of Wilayat-ul-Faqih & are well aware of all western conspiracies,intrigues & plots against muslim Ummah.

I request all the participants to kindly refrain from condemnation, humiliation and/or accusation of one another’s sectarian creeds. These are the matters to be left for Almight Allah (Subhana’hu wa T’aala) to decide for HE is the best Aalim & Haadi.

Thanks

dictatorship in the name of Khilafat!

we have not any single example of any Khalifah who was deposed by people through impeachment.

MEHDI(A.S) will establish Khilafat, because He is nominated by ALLAH ALMIGHTY not by common man.
but before MEHDI(a.s)’s establishment of Khilafat , mixture of theocracy(Consensus by Scholars) & Democracy is the real solution in my opinion!

Theocracy includes technocracy & can get rid of aristocracy, plutocracy,autocracy, proletariat dictatorship & all other anti human or anti-social forms of government.

Democracy can place a check on Theocracy.

those scholars who prefer their personal interests over national interests can be checked through democracy.people can depose such kind of scholars democratically.

A balance form of government between theocracy & democracy is the best solution before the Establishment of Khilafat By MEHDI(A.S).
MEHDI(a.s) is Allah’s nominated dictator & HE is Infallible because Jesus(A.S) will offer prayer behind Mehdi(a.s).Jesus or Essa(a.s) will not come as Prophet but as follower or supporter of Mehdi(a.s)

“WA JA UL HAQ WA ZAHAKAL BATIL INA BATIL KANA ZAHUQA” Al-Quran

1 – http://www.haqeeqat.org/2009/10/19/a-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-democracy-and-shura/

2 – http://www.haqeeqat.org/2009/08/31/phantom-of-demoncrazy/