| − | An '''Islamic republic''' is a particular form of [[government]] adopted by some [[Muslim]] [[states]]; although such a state is, in theory, a [[theocracy]], it remains a [[republic]], but its [[laws]] are required to be compatible with the laws of [[Islam]]. | + | An '''Islamic republic''' is a particular form of [[government]] adopted by some [[Muslim]] [[state]]s; although such a state is, in theory, a [[theocracy]], it remains a [[republic]], but its [[laws]] are required to be compatible with the laws of [[Islam]]. |