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The term "the right side of history" was used by Ayatollah Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a letter addressed to the conscientious students supporting the Palestinian people at universities in the United States. He stated: "You are now standing on the right side of history— which is unfolding before us." This research aims to provide an analytical and explanatory foundation for the movement toward "the right side of history," based on civilizational confrontation, using the analytical, inferential method. To gather information, the research has utilized the documentary method. In this study, the foundations of this movement are examined and explained from Quranic, narrative, historical, and rational perspectives, with a focus on the statements of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution. The findings of the research indicate that through various transmitted and rational methods, one can understand this civilizational confrontation and its underlying principles. The diversity of these methods, considering the variety of tastes and interests in the fields of promotion and advocacy, will be very beneficial. Additionally, gaining insight into this matter can serve as a good prelude to explain the issue in various international spheres.

This article examines central themes in the intellectual legacy of the renowned Indian Muslim poet and thinker, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal. Iqbal aimed to revitalize Muslim identity and the broader Islamic world to effectively respond to Western hegemony, being deeply concerned by the ideological subjugation of the East in political, cultural, and social domains. Through his poetry, his political and economic ideas strive to rejuvenate a sense of self-confidence and innovation within the global Muslim community (Ummah). He urged Muslims to rediscover their distinct identity and sense of selfhood (Khudi) as a means to counter Western dominance. Iqbal's thought reflects a strong criticism of capitalism and colonial rule. As an alternative, he viewed certain principles of socialism favorably, particularly from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, though he unequivocally rejected its atheistic manifestations. Furthermore, Iqbal advocated for a fundamental reinterpretation (reconstruction) of Islamic thought to ensure its relevance in the modern era. Ultimately, his philosophy presents a synthesis of Islamic modernism, anti-imperialism, pan-Islamism, and a vision for a socially just society grounded in Islamic principles.