In the Islamic Republic of Iran, observing the Islamic hijab is not only a religious and cultural principle but also a legal obligation. As a result, unveiling (removing one’s headscarf in public) or ...
2025-08-25
One of the most common forms of social misconduct that women face in Iran is harassment in public places such as streets, parks, malls, and public transport. To protect women's dignity and psychologic...
2025-08-22
Under Iranian law, which is based on Islamic jurisprudence (Sharia), the consumption of alcoholic beverages (Shurb-e-Khamr) is classified as a Hadd crime, meaning it carries a fixed and non-discretion...
2025-08-19
In Islamic jurisprudence and Iranian criminal law, some of the most serious offenses are categorized as Hudud sexual crimes, including:
2025-08-16
With the widespread use of messaging apps and social networks, many personal relationships now take place online. One of the most frequently asked legal questions in Iran is: Can romantic texting, emo...
2025-08-13
In Iranian and Islamic criminal law, Qazf is one of the most serious offenses. It refers to falsely accusing someone of adultery (zina) or sodomy (liwat) without producing legitimate evidence. This cr...
2025-08-10
In Iran, private gatherings or parties—especially those involving both men and women—can raise legal concerns if certain behaviors take place that violate Islamic or public morality laws. In recent ye...
2025-08-07
With the rise of internet usage and social media platforms, publishing or distributing pornographic or immoral content online has become a major legal concern in Iran. Iranian law strictly prohibits t...
2025-08-04
