Amirali R. Davoudpour
Iranian Canon of Medicine and Law, Administrative Wing of Law and Healing Association, Iranian Watchdog of Medicine and Law, Tehran-Iran
Email of the corresponding author: davoudpour@canmedlaw.org
Accepted and published July, 2024
Abstract
The essence of law lies not only in its written text but in its spirit. When a law lacks spirit, enforcement relies on force and coercion. Conversely, when a law possesses spirit, it is intrinsically acceptable and enforced by a higher moral authority, often perceived as divine. This article explores the dichotomy between laws devoid of spirit, leading to coercive enforcement, and laws imbued with spirit, fostering intrinsic acceptance and moral compliance.
Keywords: Governance, Islamic laws, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic leadership