Shia Isam in Iran by Edgar Lewis Garcia Year 13

Shia

edgarlewgar1 — 2023-11-03 14:57:42 UTC

Shia is a branch of islam that shares large popularity with Sunni. While both branches share similar beliefs, their theological differences have had a unique influence on Iran

Velayat-e Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist)

edgarlewgar1 — 2023-11-03 15:00:44 UTC

It grants the highest-ranking Shia clerics a role in the governance of the state, allowing them to make decisions on religious and political matters. In Iran this would be the Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini

Islamic Legal System (Sharia Law)

edgarlewgar1 — 2023-11-03 15:02:12 UTC

The Sharia legal system governs various aspects of life like family law, criminal law, and economic transactions. It reflects Shia religious principles and is enforced by clerics and religious courts.

Religious Education

edgarlewgar1 — 2023-11-03 15:02:57 UTC

Religious instruction and the study of Islamic texts are an integral part of the curriculum, from primary school through higher education. This ensures that students are steeped in Shia religious traditions and ideology.