Law and Order The degree of law and order in a society and...

Law and Order The degree of law and order in a society and the extent of security of life and property are one of the prime determinants of growth and stability of an economy and the inner happiness of individuals. Thus it is the duty of the state to safeguard the life and property of all individuals within its boundaries.

Social and economic justice Equal treatment of all individuals in society and before the law would be not be meaningful unless everyone gets his due for his contribution to society and there is no exploitation of one individual by another. "Defraud not people in their dues goods" (Holy Quran Sura Ash-Shu'ara: 183) where God cautions man not to withhold what is justly due to others.

Women's rights Islam shows a concern for women that it does not show for men in that it pays greater regard to their rights than those of men. "… and they (women) have rights similar in fairness…" (Holy Quran Sura 2:228). The government should ensure the rights of women in all respects, in conformity with Islamic criteria and create a favourable environment for the growth of woman's personality and accord her material and intellectual rights.

The state should provide protection for mothers during pregnancy and child rearing. Imam Khomeini held women in especially high regard especially in their role as mothers. He prayed to Allah to protect women so that they may carry on the job of training human beings, a job that the prophets were also assigned . Imam Khomeini addressed the ladies in stressing: "It is in your laps that virtuousness, decency and greatness are fostered.

You have a duty to raise your children well, to bring up with Islamic values, with human values…" Orphans and destitutes without guardians. In absence of legal guardians, the orphan's interest is to be protected by awarding their guardianship to worthy mothers. "…And they ask you concerning the orphans. Say: To set right for them (their affairs) is good," (Holy Quran Sura Baqarah: 220).There is the establishment of special social security for widows and aged women and women without support.

Justice It is the indisputable right of every citizen to seek justice by recourse to the judicial system. "… And whoever judges not by what God has sent down, they are the unbelievers."(Holy Quran Sura Maidah : Verse 44). "… And whoever judges not by what God has sent down, they are unjust." (Sura Maidah Verse 45). "… And whoever judges not by what God has sent down, they are corrupt."(Sura Maidah:Verse 47).