Islamic Rights or Human Rights: the Dilemma of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamic Rights or Human Rights: the Dilemma of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Summary/Abstract: This article analyses the history of human rights in the Middle East, particularly Iran and its impact on fundamental human rights and freedoms. Islam is based on the concept of social justice and equality, which has been the factor most responsible for the religion’s widespread popularity and rapid spread among the population. The main objective of this article is to determine whether Islam and human rights are compatible. Iran, which, since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, has promised its citizens and the wider Shiite community that they will fight together against social and other injustices and to strengthen a common Shiite identity, is today the main culprit in the dismantling of the systems and values of statehood. The primary research question guiding this study is: Does Sharia prevail human rights in Iran? The conclusion of this article uses a study and expert opinion to assess the prospects for the long-term survival of the Islamic Republic of Iran, highlighting the human rights issues.

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