An Islamic Republic is a sovereign state officially constituted under Islamic law, often combining religious governance with republican structures. This unique...
It's a state that blends republican governance with Islamic law (Sharia), where religious principles guide its constitution and legal system.
Notable examples include Iran, Pakistan, and Mauritania, each with unique interpretations and implementations of the system.
Unlike secular republics, an Islamic Republic explicitly bases its laws and governance on religious doctrine, specifically Islam, rather than maintaining a strict separation of church and state.
Religious leaders, often clerics, typically hold significant influence, sometimes even supreme authority, in interpreting laws and guiding state policies.