The Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony, although significant, does not confer legal authority. This authority is granted by the implementation of the presidential decree. The inauguration is a ceremonial event where the president-elect formally takes office, but the actual transfer of power occurs through the decree.
The First Leader’s Perspective
Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, the first Leader of Iran, emphasized the importance of the presidential decree in providing divine legitimacy to the president. He stated that the presidency’s legitimacy must be based on the installation of a comprehensive jurist. This installation, carried out through the decree, implements the nation’s vote and appoints the president to his position.
The Presidential Decree and Divine Legitimacy
Khomeini’s perspective highlights that the presidential decree provides divine legitimacy, aligning with the standards of Islam. The decree is essential in legitimizing the result of the people’s elections. The need for divine legitimacy extends to all parts of the system, underscoring the importance of the Leader’s role in the process.
