The Position of the Religion in the Governmental System of Iraq

This research has tried to assess and explain the position of the religion in the governmental system of Iraq. In this regard, the cross field of current governmental system and concept of religion has been traced. On the other hand to compare what it is (the current status of the religion in the governmental system of Iraq), and what should be (as desired conditions), it is required to measure them via determined parameter; actually the main question of this study refers to compliance or non-compliance of the legal system of Iraq with the mentioned parameter. Therefore the basic issues and substantive aspects are surveyed briefly. In this research, studying the parameter is based on the votes of Allameh Seyyed Mohammad Baqir al-Sadr. After surveying the evolution of the religion position in the constitution laws of Iraq and the history of relevant developments, in response to the main question, the review of the components (demographic structure, constitution, international approach and ideological basis of government) shows this country Despite the tries to institutionalize the rule of religion in government, still is faced with fundamental gaps to implement the religion sentences due to establish the good governance.