Was Banisadr critical of Velayat-e Faqih?
Yes, I was a vocal critic of the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih, as articulated by Ayatollah Khomeini. My critique, particularly in 'The Islamic Government: A Critique of the Velayat-e Faqih,' stemmed from my understanding of governance within an Islamic framework. I believed that governance should be based on the collective will and wisdom of the people, reflecting the unity principle. The concentration of absolute authority in a single jurist, in my view, contradicted the spirit of consultation and democratic participation that I saw as essential for an Islamic government.
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