The Nature of Imam Khomeini's Leadership in Allame Motahhari's Viewpoint

This article tries to demonstrate that Imam Khomeini's leadership does not comply with Max Weber's charismatic leadership theory but it has emanated from another model that has been explained in this article based on Allame Motahhari's opinions. In first section the nature of divine prophets' leadership has been clarified by refuting the theory of charismatic leadership. In second section the nature of Imam Khomeini's leadership has been clarified in the form of identifying why masses were attracted to him. Finally the main reason for Iranian people's attraction to Imam Khomeini has been offered which was his strong compliance and bonds with Islamic-Shiite culture not his personal characteristics.