University Of Tehran Press Social Theories of Muslim Thinkers 2538-5240 Articles in Press 2026 02 24 Examining the concept of development in the thoughts of Dr. Shariati Examining the concept of development in the thoughts of Dr. Shariati 106159 10.22059/jstmt.2025.401274.1821 FA Gholamreza Jamshidiha Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Reza Hosseini Associate Professor, Department of Sociology Ayatollah Borujerdi University Borujerd, Iran Hadi Zamani PhD student in Sociology, University of Tehran - Kish International Campus Journal Article 2025 08 25 This research aims to analyze the concept of development in the thoughts of Dr. Ali Shariati, and examines the fundamental elements of his development model and attempts to answer two main questions: First, was Shariati development-oriented in his intellectual system? Second, what are the most important components of his development model? The research approach is qualitative and interpretive, using the method of content analysis and comparative analysis, in which his works were examined and key concepts were extracted. The findings are arranged in the form of a comparative table with theories of development sociology. The results show that Shariati considers development to be an endogenous, culturally-oriented process that relies on human empowerment. His development model is based on two main axes: cultural-spiritual development and economic development. In the cultural axis, components such as critical awareness, critical dialogue, critical coalition, critical pedagogy, and the rule of law play a role; And in the economic axis, political organization, physical environment, wise leadership, committed government, and responsible intellectuals are considered as key elements. The final analysis shows that cultural factors play a more prominent role in Shariati's thought than other components, and the dialectical relationship of these elements with economic and political structures provides the basis for the formation of a dynamic model of sustainable development. This model, if paid attention to and utilized, can provide a strategic model for policymakers and executives in the path of human and social development. This research aims to analyze the concept of development in the thoughts of Dr. Ali Shariati, and examines the fundamental elements of his development model and attempts to answer two main questions: First, was Shariati development-oriented in his intellectual system? Second, what are the most important components of his development model? The research approach is qualitative and interpretive, using the method of content analysis and comparative analysis, in which his works were examined and key concepts were extracted. The findings are arranged in the form of a comparative table with theories of development sociology. The results show that Shariati considers development to be an endogenous, culturally-oriented process that relies on human empowerment. His development model is based on two main axes: cultural-spiritual development and economic development. In the cultural axis, components such as critical awareness, critical dialogue, critical coalition, critical pedagogy, and the rule of law play a role; And in the economic axis, political organization, physical environment, wise leadership, committed government, and responsible intellectuals are considered as key elements. The final analysis shows that cultural factors play a more prominent role in Shariati's thought than other components, and the dialectical relationship of these elements with economic and political structures provides the basis for the formation of a dynamic model of sustainable development. This model, if paid attention to and utilized, can provide a strategic model for policymakers and executives in the path of human and social development. https://jstmt.ut.ac.ir/article_106159_ecb71c3bf653cbbc36b4973f793b37b2.pdf