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Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran

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Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran

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This article explores the theoretical and practical dimensions of Islamic constitutionalism, questioning its feasibility within modern state frameworks. It first examines two major perspectives in legal thought on the compatibility of Islamic principles with constitutional values. The first viewpoint, represented by scholars like Kamali and Quraishi-Landes, argues that Islam inherently supports principles like democracy, rule of law, and the separation of powers. The second perspective, advocated by El-Fadl, Hamoudi, and Emon, highlights fundamental differences, suggesting that Islamic law is often incompatible with Western constitutionalism. The article suggests that perspectives on Islamic and Western constitutional compatibility may oversimplify the unique philosophical foundations of Islamic governance. In contrast, a more nuanced approach highlights the deep-seated tensions between pre-modern Islamic concepts and modern constitutional frameworks, which are illustrated in the Iranian case. The article then analyses Iran as a case study, focusing on the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the Iranian Constitution. Through an in-depth examination of the "velayat-e faqih" concept, it explores the interplay between Islamic doctrine and state governance. Ultimately, the article suggests that Islamic governance in Iran has transformed from a religious doctrine into a form of modern political ideology, where Sharia functions more as a state tool than a constitutional foundation.

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Kaynakça

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İngilizce

Konular

Hukuk ve Beşeri Bilimler

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

26 Mart 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

9 Kasım 2024

Kabul Tarihi

18 Aralık 2024

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 10 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Mutlu, İ. (2025). Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran. İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, 10(1), 171-188. https://doi.org/10.58733/imhfd.1582222
AMA
1.Mutlu İ. Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran. İMHFD. 2025;10(1):171-188. doi:10.58733/imhfd.1582222
Chicago
Mutlu, İsmail. 2025. “Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran”. İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi 10 (1): 171-88. https://doi.org/10.58733/imhfd.1582222.
EndNote
Mutlu İ (01 Mart 2025) Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran. İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi 10 1 171–188.
IEEE
[1]İ. Mutlu, “Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran”, İMHFD, c. 10, sy 1, ss. 171–188, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.58733/imhfd.1582222.
ISNAD
Mutlu, İsmail. “Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran”. İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi 10/1 (01 Mart 2025): 171-188. https://doi.org/10.58733/imhfd.1582222.
JAMA
1.Mutlu İ. Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran. İMHFD. 2025;10:171–188.
MLA
Mutlu, İsmail. “Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran”. İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, c. 10, sy 1, Mart 2025, ss. 171-88, doi:10.58733/imhfd.1582222.
Vancouver
1.İsmail Mutlu. Islamic Constitutionalism in Theory and Practice: The Case of Islamic Republic of Iran. İMHFD. 01 Mart 2025;10(1):171-88. doi:10.58733/imhfd.1582222