Human Dignity in the Islamic Republic of Iran. An Analysis from Constitutional and Fiqhi Perspective

• Autores: Hamidreza Asimi
• Localización: Quaderni di diritto e política ecclesiastica, ISSN 1122-0392, Vol. 32, Nº Extra 4, 2024, págs. 131-146
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in acknowledging the concept of human dignity (keramat-e ensani), has entrusted its interpretation to Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) of Shia practice. Shia fiqh uses concepts like waqf and adam-e velayat to safeguard dignity, emphasising human value, equality, and freedom in social and political activities, while also restraining a shar’i state from encroaching on Muslims’ private and social spheres, other than on religious grounds