The Representation of Revolutionary Values in Second National Anthem of Islamic Republic of Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Associate Professor of Political Science, Shahed University
2 M.A. Student in Sociology of Islamic Revolution, Shahed University
Abstract
National Symbols are factors for consolidation of unity and identity and play important roles in induction of revolution`s values and goals. Particularly, each country`s national anthem that is a selection of beautiful and pity words is a factor for creating the sense of pride and patriotism and unity in a society. With the occurrence of revolutions, national symbols like national anthem have undergone some changes and their meaning will be in accordance with the revolution`s values and goals. Iran`s national anthem also changed twice due to the effect of Islamic revolution and its values. The findings of present research that has been done with documentary studies approach shows that meaning and values originated from Islamic ideology like Emam (Leader), Martyrs, Islamic republuic of Iran, Independence, Freedom in Islamic republic of Iran`s second national anthem are manifestations of Islamic revolution and its values and goals. This is an association of patriotic and Islamic values, that has been taken in to consideration for fruitfulness of islamic revolution in struggles, that by listening to it, the sense of attachment to religion, country and revolutionary values has been stimulated and causes to strengthen islamic identity and national unity.
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