خلاصة:
In this paper we try to give a description of the juridical status of religious
minorities, Muslim or otherwise, in the constitution of the Islamic Republic of
Iran. We also deal with the question of whether non-Muslim minorities are
free to perform their religious practices and the extent of their freedom
ملخص الجهاز:
The article 13 of the constitution thus says: "Iranian Zoroastrians, Jews and Christians are the only recognized religious minorities that are free to do their religious practices, within the law; and in their personal by laws and religious teachings, they can act according to their own religion.
The Basis for treatment of non-Muslims The 14th article of the constitution says:"In accordance with the sacred verse ‘God does not forbid you to deal kindly and justly with those who have not fought against you because of your religion and have not expelled you from your homes …’ [60: 8], the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and all Muslims are duty – bound to treat non – Muslims in conformity with ethical norms and the principles of Islamic justice and equity, and to respect their human rights.
According to the article 26th of the constitution: "The formation of parties, societies, political or professional associations, as well as religious societies, whether Islamic or pertaining to one of the recognized religious minorities, is permitted provided they do not violate the principles of independence, freedom, national unity, the criteria of Islam, or the basis of the Islamic Republic.
Appendix The article 26th of the Iranian constitution says: "The formation of parties, societies, political or professional associations, as well as religious societies, whether Islamic or pertaining to one of the recognized religious minorities, is permitted, provided they do not violate the principles of independence, freedom, national unity, the criteria of Islam, or the basis of the Islamic Republic.