The Role of the Qassem Soleimani's School in the National Identity of the Islamic Republic of Iran (مقاله علمی وزارت علوم)

چکیده

National identity is the highest level of collective identity in a society and a sense of adherence, attachment, and commitment to the national community, which is considered a part of collective identity. Since national identity plays a crucial role in national unity and political legitimacy, it is crucial to address this issue. As a prominent resistance figure and symbol of Iranian Islamic identity and counterterrorism, Qassem Soleimani founded a new school of national solidarity, promoted Shiite identity, mobilized resources, and became the basis for reproducing national identity in Iran. Therefore, the purpose of the current research was to explain the role of Qassem Soleimani's performance in the reproduction of the national identity of the Islamic Republic and to answer the question of what role Qassem Soleimani's performance had in the reproduction of the national identity in political, religious and territorial dimensions. The current research method was fundamental regarding the purpose and utilized the descriptive-analytical data collection approach. The results of the present study indicated that Qassem Soleimani, by creating a new school of thought, hegemonizing the discourse of resistance and Shiite religion, activating the protest of Muslims, and creating a cultural heartland among Shiites as a campaign strategy, caused the reproduction of national identity in the Islamic Republic.