148:, enforcing Islamic laws and social norms within the community. Komiteh, were instrumental in the rigorous enforcement of Islamic regulations within urban centers, ensuring adherence to prescribed dress codes, moral conduct, and social interactions. Concurrently, these committees were pivotal in quelling dissent and subduing counterrevolutionary factions and opposition groups that challenged the authority of Ayatollah Khomeini, thereby consolidating the theocratic governance structure. Following the decline of the Komiteh, the Gasht-e-Ershad, also known as the
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128:, interpreting them conservatively, and implementing them in all spheres of life. In Iran, this meant the implementation of Sharia law and the establishment of institutions based on Islamic principles.
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