The constitution of the islamic republic of iran is a declaration of the social, cultural, political, and economic foundations of the iranian society based on islamic principles and norms that re. Preamble to the 1979 iranian constitution hanover college. Any text in any regional constitutions or any other legal text that contradicts this constitution shall be considered void. Constitutional revolution during the early 1900s the only way to save country from government corruption and foreign manipulation was to make a written code of laws. The preamble to irans constitution states that the constitution of the islamic republic of iran sets forth the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of the iranian society on the basis of islamic principles and norms, which represent the earnest aspiration of the islamic ummah collective community.
The people of all nationalities in china have jointly created a splendid culture and have a glorious revolutionary tradition. Irans 1906 constitution foundation for iranian studies. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran, setting forth as it does the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and their relations that are to exist in society, must now provide for the consolidation of the foundations of islamic government, and propose the plan of a new system of government to be erected on the ruins of. Irans 1906 constitution constitution and its supplement the fundamental law of persia promulgated in the reign of the late muzaffaruddin shah and ratified by him on dhulqada 14, a. Ramazani the constitution of the islamic republic of iran qanuni asasiyi jomhuiriyi islkmiyi iran has replaced irans first constitution. Since then, a number of amendments have been made therein and it has become necessary and expedient that an uptodate and authentic version of the constitution be published by the assembly. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran sets forth the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society on the basis of islamic principles and norms, which represent the earnest aspiration of the islamic ummah. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran bespeaking the cultural, social. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran advances the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society based on islamic. A guide to the legal system of the islamic republic. The background iran has the oldest constitution in asia. Administrative divisions or provinces iran is divided into 31 provinces the capital of the province is shown within the brackets. The constitution has been called a hybrid of theocratic and democratic elements. Iran islamic republic of s constitution of 1979 with amendments through 1989.
Such is the case with the assertion that the iranian constitution mandates the export of the countrys islamic revolution and bestows on the islamic republic the responsibility to protect all shia muslims in the world regardless of citizenship. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran wikipedia. The revision of the constitution of the islamic republic of iran, whenever needed by the circumstances, will be done in the following manner. The islamic consultative assembly irans legislative body, the islamic consultative assembly is analogous to the united states congress. During the revolution of 1979 a new constitution was promulgated. Despite the attention, however, it continues to defy easy characterisation. The constitution of islamic republic of iran iran chamber society. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran wikiquote. The ensuing grand and bloody revolution of the muslim.
Constitution of the islamic republic encyclopaedia iranica. The 1979 constitution dates 24 oct 1979 and is in force since 3 dec 1979. Politics and the state in the islamic republic by asghar schirazi. The constitution islamic republic of iran politics iranian. Significant amendments were adopted on 28 july 1989. Constitutional provisions on national and religious identity. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran advances the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society based on islamic principles and norms, which represent an. Iran islamic republic ofs constitution of 1979 with. Irans 1906 constitution constitution and its supplement the fundamental law of persia promulgated in the reign of the late muzaffaruddin shah and ratified by. There had been a series of ongoing covert and overt activities against naser odin shahs despotic rule, for which many had lost their lives. The government is based upon the constitution that was approved in a national referendum in december 1979. Iran islamic republic ofs constitution of 1979 with amendments. A copy of the iranian constitution may be obtained from the iran analytic center, telephone confidential rp 791 january 1979 approved for release 20020509.
The constitution of the islamic republic of iran sets forth the cultural, social, political and economic institutions of the people of iran, based on islamic principles and rules, and reflecting the fundamental desires of the islamic people. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran persian. Withdueattentiontotheessentialcharacterofthisgreat movement. We have sent our apostles with veritable signs and brought down with them scriptures and the scales of justice, so that men might conduct themselves with fairness. The new constitution was to guarantee that the monarchy was abolished and the islamic republic system of government was enforced in its place. This sentiment caused the constitutional revolution. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Yet despite the international attention receives, iran defies straightforward characterisation and. Exporting the revolution in irans constitution and the. The islamic republic, with its factional politics and complex foreign relations remains enigmatic. On 3 december 1979, almost one year after mohammad reza shah pahlavi left iran, the constitution of the islamic republic of iran replaced the monarchical constitution of 1906. No law that contradicts this constitution shall be enacted.
Adopted october 24, 1979 article 1 the form of government of iran is that of an islamic republic, endorsed by the people of iran on the basis of their longstanding. The response does not discuss a correct example of how having both sources of political legitimacy simultaneously has led to tensions in iran in the last 15 years and. The present sixth edition of the constitution is distinctive as it. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran, which is an expression of the cultural, social, political and economic foundations of iranian society, is based on the principles and norms of islam, in accordance with the authentic aspirations of the islamic community.
The constitution of the islamic republic of iran sets forth the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of the iranian society on the basis of islamic principles and norms, which represent the earnest aspiration of the islamic ummah. Despite in the classical shiite jurisprudence that waging offensive jihad, or holy war, is an exclusive right of the infallible imam, khomeini believed that the shiite jurist had the authority to order it. The constitution, having regard to the islamic contents of the iranian revolution, which. The leader issues an edict to the president after consultation with the nations exigency council stipulating the amendments or additions to be made by the council for revision of the constitution which. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. The response does not discuss a correct example of how having both sources of political legitimacy simultaneously has led. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran advances the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society based on islamic principles and norms, which represent an honest aspiration of the islamic ummah. It divides into five chapters with many articles that developed over several years. The supplement motammem to the constitution qanune asasi, lit. The 270 member assembly is endowed with many of the same powersit is the main lawmaking body of the country. The constitution of iran politics and the state in the islamic republic asghar schirazi translated by john okane i\. The constitution of islamic republic of iran in the name of god, the compassionate, the merciful. The iranian constitution was adopted on 24 october 1979, and was the effective law of the country as of 3 december of that same year.
Constitution of the islamic republic of iran wikisource. Constitution of iran constitutional background the former monarchy and the constitution of 1906 were abolished by the revolution of february 1979. In the thirty years since its establishment, the islamic republic of iran has been the focus of sustained international attention. Ramazani the constitution of the islamic republic of iran qanuni asasiyi jomhuiriyi islkmiyi iran has replaced iran s first constitution. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran approved in the 1980 revised in the 1989. S ome claims are repeated unchallenged so often that they end up becoming part of the conventional wisdom.
Does irans constitution promote export of islamic revolution. Constitutions and constitutional debates iran data portal. May 16, 2017 exporting the revolution in irans constitution. Preamble to the 1979 iranian constitution original electronic texts at the international constitutional law web site. Constitution of islamic republic of iran in article 4 of the constitution provides that all laws should adhere to islamic criteria, including all the articles of the constitution, and other laws and regulations. Constitution of the islamic republic encyclopaedia. It delegates power to a religious leader, originally the ayatollah khomeini, to be chosen by elected representatives. The adoption of the new constitution was the second major development after the seizure of power by the. Exporting the revolution in irans constitution and the mahdi. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran advances the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society based on islamic principles and norms, which represent an honest aspiration of the islamic ummah community. Politics and the state in the islamic rep u b 1ic zy asghar schirazi zyxwv translated by john okane. Sep 21, 2019 the constitution of the islamic republic of iran advances the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of iranian society based on islamic principles and norms, which represent an honest aspiration of the islamic ummah. Constitutional movement and anticolonial nationalization of oil movement.
Politics and the state in the islamic republic schirazi, asghar on. Constitution is to identify itself with the basic beliefs of the movement and to bring about the conditions under which the lofty and worldwide values of islam will flourish. The world health organization on monday sent its first planeload of assistance to iran. This aspiration was exemplified by the nature of the great islamic revolution of iran, and by the. This aspiration was exemplified by the nature of the great islamic revolution of iran, and by the course of the. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran 1989. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran was adopted by referendum on 2 and 3 december 1979, and went into force replacing the constitution of 1906. China is one of the countries with the longest histories in the world. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran unlv faculty sites.
This constitution is the preeminent and supreme law in iraq and shall be binding in all parts of iraq without exception. This section contains all the modern state constitutions of iran, starting with 1906. The struggle for the constitution against royal despotism is a chapter in iranian history that is now seen in almost mythic terms. Constitution of the islamic republic of iran financial disclosure. This republican constitution replaced the 1906 constitution, which, with its provisions for a shah to reign as head of state, was the earliest constitution in the middle east. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran sets forth the cultural, social, political and economic institutions of the people of iran, based on islamic principles. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran was adopted by referendum on 2 and 3. The constitution of the islamic republic of iran, setting forth as it does the political, social, cultural, and economic institutions and their relations that are to exist in society, must now provide for the consolidation of the foundations of islamic. Document constitution of the islamic republic of iran introductory note by rouhollah k.
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