Imam Hossein University Futures Studies Of The Islamic Revolution 2717-3674 5 3 2024 09 22 Analysis of the effects of virtual space promoters on religious sovereignty in the Islamic Republic of Iran Analysis of the effects of virtual space promoters on religious sovereignty in the Islamic Republic of Iran 39 70 209323 FA Gholam Reza Behrouzi Lak Professor of Political Science Department, University of Baqir al-Uloom (AS), Qom, Iran 0000-0001-8843-2294 Asiyeh Sarabadanitafreshi Master's student in Political Science, Bagheral Uloom University, Qom, Iran Journal Article 2024 07 11 New communication technologies, especially cyberspace, have brought about profound changes in human life. These changes have had numerous consequences for religious governance in Iran. So far, little research has been done in this area.(background) The challenges and opportunities of cyberspace as a driving force for religious governance in the Islamic Republic of Iran have become a serious concern.(Question) In this article, by gathering information from library resources and using the driving force analysis method, the driving effects of cyberspace on religious governance, opportunities and threats, and appropriate solutions are examined.(Method) The findings show that these spaces create both opportunities and challenges for religious governance. Opportunities include promoting religious teachings, interfaith dialogue, and mobilizing public participation. Challenges include the dissemination of material contrary to religious teachings, the incitement of social unrest, and foreign cultural infiltration. Ultimately, the continuation of religious governance in the digital age requires an active and intelligent approach from religious and governmental institutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran.(Findings) New communication technologies, especially cyberspace, have brought about profound changes in human life. These changes have had numerous consequences for religious governance in Iran. So far, little research has been done in this area.(background) The challenges and opportunities of cyberspace as a driving force for religious governance in the Islamic Republic of Iran have become a serious concern.(Question) In this article, by gathering information from library resources and using the driving force analysis method, the driving effects of cyberspace on religious governance, opportunities and threats, and appropriate solutions are examined.(Method) The findings show that these spaces create both opportunities and challenges for religious governance. Opportunities include promoting religious teachings, interfaith dialogue, and mobilizing public participation. Challenges include the dissemination of material contrary to religious teachings, the incitement of social unrest, and foreign cultural infiltration. Ultimately, the continuation of religious governance in the digital age requires an active and intelligent approach from religious and governmental institutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran.(Findings) https://fsir.ihu.ac.ir/article_209323_c47c0ddc6fb94c1bae9c2b46efc33b2c.pdf