An Introduction to Public Policy in the Islamic Republic with a Jurisprudential Approach

Document Type : Research Article

Authors

1 PhD Student of Public Policy, Faculty of Theology, Law, and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty of Islamic Education and Political Science, Imam Sadiq University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This article examines the role of religious teachings and jurisprudence in public policy in the Islamic Republic of Iran. As a system claiming to fulfill the objectives of Sharia, policy in the Islamic Republic must be grounded in religious principles and the aims of Sharia. Neglecting this issue may lead to misinterpretations or the ineffective adoption of secular models, which have fundamentally different roots from the goals of a religious system. The main question of this research is how public policy can be properly defined and aligned with religious values within this framework. The findings indicate that jurisprudential teachings, jurisprudential principles, and the objectives of Sharia should serve as the primary framework for decision-making. This approach can contribute to achieving the goals of the Islamic system.

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Iranian Journal of Public Policy
Volume 11, Issue 1
March 2025
Pages 115-133

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