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Links Between Law And Religion
Ezel Barroso
A11186276
Professor Magagna
Poli 136
Final Paper: Prompt #4 – Links between Law and Religion Law is one of the critical foundations of
modern society. It acts as the system through which we resolve conflict and explore moral values
(Lecture Notes). In the context of modern western practices of law, we often associate it with a more
secular understanding of law and punishment, deriving decisions from evidence and prescribe
punishments based on more secular values; however, the link between law and religion varies from
region to region, from culture to culture. One of the most intimate links between law and religion
can be found in Islam, a religion that serves as a more comprehensive guide to all aspects of life, not
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In the procedural level, evidence is presented for examination, such as evidence of a crime or
documentation for a contract or agreement, and then is passed on for examination to an expert on
the law, typically a judge (Lecture Notes). In Islam, for instance, the clerics play the role of judge,
adjudicating decisions based on an examination of evidence and reaching verdicts based on Sharia
(Lecture Notes). The process of how these legal officials reach conclusions differs based on culture
and region. In the Anglo–American tradition, this process takes on an adversarial form, where
litigants are represented by a prosecutor and a defender that present cases that are decided upon
(Lecture Notes). In contrast, the inquisitorial model is used in Europe, East Asia, and in Islam
(Lecture Notes). In this model, judges question litigants to reach the truth and, in turn, a verdict
(Lecture Notes). The inquisitorial model is much less confrontation, but nevertheless, both models
are used in order to seek the truth. After the truth has been established, a verdict is given and the
consequences follow in the form of punishment in which the law decides what to do (Lecture
Notes). The role of punishment itself is multifaceted, as it can serve to shame, to reform, enforce
payment of a debt, the restoration of social peace, and as a step towards curbing social violence and
disorder (Lecture Notes). The verdict and
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Sharia NBFI Marketing Strategy
Strategy I:
Implement provision of professional standard certification of Sharia NBFI players gradually for
Board of Directors, Commissioners, Experts, and Sharia Supervisory Board
Action Plans:
1) Develop Competence Standard for Sharia Supervisory Board (DPS)
2) Encourage certification for board of directors in Sharia NBFI
3) Encourage Sharia Supervisory Board to join knowledge improvement programs sustainably
Strategy II :
Encourage Sharia NBFI cooperation with related parties and institutions to develop more
professional Human Resources in the field of Sharia NBFI
Action plans:
1) Encourage establishment of Professional Standards Institute in the field of Sharia NBFI
2) Improve cooperation with education and training institutes in
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What Is Sharia In Australia Essay
Sharia is a part of Islamic tradition that has sparked many debates, specifically as to whether or not
it should be permitted within Western countries. However, for many people, including One Nation
and Reclaim Australia supporters, they don't properly understand what Sharia actually is. So to be
able to have an informed debate, we must first delve into what Sharia is and stands for.
Sharia is a major aspect of everyday life for Muslims as it is Islamic law. Yet it is much more than
that; in essence Sharia is actually a moral code that concerns one's personal relationship with God. It
has been written over many centuries as it is constantly being updated based on interpretations of
modern scholars. It largely focuses on how an individual practices their Islamic faith and follows
basic Islamic principles, as well as family law, such as marriage and divorce. However, Sharia is not
actually obligatory for Muslims to follow, but the vast majority choses to do so. Sharia can be very
diverse as it comes down to how the individual chooses to interpret and follow it.
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The first thing that comes to mind when you hear that, is probably stoning or even beheadings.
These are called Hudud laws, and yes they are a part of Sharia. However, before you make your
mind up on this matter, these are not punishments that any random Muslim citizen can act upon.
These form of capital punishments are left for the judiciary to determine; just the same as capital
punishment in the United State, and even Australia not too long ago. However, stoning and
beheadings are rarely ever done, and in fact Saudi Arabia is the only country the really practices
beheadings as a form of capital punishment. The vast majority of Muslim countries do not allow
either of these, and the vast majority of Muslims agree with these punishments being
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Islamic Sharia Law And Sufism
There are few different branches of Islam but the two most prominent branches are Sharia law and
Sufism. Sharia law and Sufism both seem to contradict each other. Sharia laws are the Qur'anic rules
for the tangible world. The law includes predetermined punishment and rewards for actions, clearly
defined by the Qur'an. It also has a spectrum of the lawfulness of actions, ranging from required to
forbidden. Sufism, however, takes a more mystical approach to the practice of Islam. Sufism
focuses on rejecting the material world and becoming one with God through self–annihilation.
Despite the difference, I argue Sharia law and Sufism can be reconciled because although one
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For example, if one is accused of drinking alcohol, there has to be a witness to the act––just a smell
in one's breath wouldn't be enough to prosecute (Rushad, 534). However, skeptical Muslims
question if drinking alcohol is completely forbidden or only drinking to the point of intoxication.
Some also brought up cases such as someone dying of thirst taking a sip of alcohol. Would this still
be punishable? Problems like these are where Islamic scholars known as Muftis come and try to
give a solution based on their Qur'anic knowledge (Hallaq, 9).
Islamic laws can controversial at a times due to ambiguity of Qur'an. When Muslims are not sure
about Sharia law they usually ask a Mufti. Mufti, after considering the issue, then issue a Fatwa, "a
legal answer to a question a Mufti was asked to address" (Hallaq, 9). For example, theft is
committed when something is taken from its appropriate safe place. One might ask what is
considered a "safe place" and Muftis will issue a Fatwa identifying what qualifies as a safe place.
Muftis determines punishment for Hudud based on the Qur'an (citation). For example, the
punishment for theft is the cutting off of one's hand, which raises the question of what is considered
a hand. Is it up to one's wrist, up to one's elbow, or up to one's shoulder? Given the vagueness of the
Qur'an, Muftis will study it thoroughly before issuing a Fatwa. While Muftis place much emphasis
on textual analysis of the
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The Role Of Women Within Islam
Gender roles within Islam have been widely disputed throughout history. However, new thoughts on
the role of women within Islam began to emerge with the writings of Sufi scholar Muhammad b. Ali
b. Muhammad Ibn al–Arabi al–Ta'i al–Hatimi. Ibn al–Arabi's thoughts concerning Islamic women
within the 12th and 13th centuries drew much attention from the Islamic community. This attention
was originally seen as heresy, and many responded with hostility as well as the denouncement of
Ibn al–Arabi's faith. However, Ibn al–Arabi was a devoted follower of Muhammad. His views upon
women stem from his life experiences, and his progressive ideas have now secured his spot as a
major Muslim theologian. Ibn al–Arabi was born in Spain, and he began his religious training in
Seville. He was instructed by many masters as a youth, but it is notable that two of his instructors
were women. However, as a pupil of Sufism, female masters were not unheard of. Sufism is the
study of the mythical side of Islam, as well as the ideal forms of Islam. Sufism was meant to
reestablish the recognition of unity, and to balance the harmony of nature. In fact, the prophet
Muhammad's wife, Khadija, was considered the first Sufi mystic of Islam. Therefore, it is not
surprising that Ibn al–Arabi introduced new ideas regarding women, since so much of his own study
was said to be shaped by women themselves. Within the Qur'an, the role of women is presented in
two opposing views. In places women are looked at as a
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Religious Arbitration : Australia And Canada
Religious Arbitration in Australia and Canada
Introduction
There is currently a debate of whether Australia should introduce legislation allowing religious
groups, including Muslims, Jews and others, to surrender themselves to the religious arbitration in
areas of personal law, similar to the model that was in force in Ontario, Canada, from 1991 to 2005.
Canada ultimately denied formal recognition of the religious arbitration but still accepted its
existence only within the informal processes if the parties of the disputes are willing to use religious
arbitration. The paper is to undertake a comparative examination of the model, as it existed in
Ontario and the current position in Australia and examine the pros and cons for an ... Show more
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These testing types of blending two legitimate conventions in Canada, to some degree, are the
conceivable models for every single majority rule state.
During the debate, there is a typical worry that in spite of the fact that the continuation of Sharia law
in Ontario would keep up specific religious opportunities for Ontarians, the weight for Islamic
ladies to satisfy the religious commitments maintained by Sharia law, would keep on happening. Be
that as it may, this issue could be counteracted with fitting intercession and cooperation in the
middle of Sharia and Canadian law, which is one of the purposes behind the formal
acknowledgment of Sharia laws in Canada. Around then, there is another concern of Sharia law in
Ontario, which is the potential abuse of ladies ' rights associated with the Islamic convention. One
of the predominant issues in question was polygamy. The finding as to polygamy and Islamic law
shows that polygamy can be limited and even disallowed without abusing the Qur 'an. These
revelations of Sharia law are most valuable for the Ontario government on the off chance that they
are willing to return to the issue of religious assertion.
Besides, proof of Sharia law is of adaptability by expressing that Sharia law changes relying upon
where it is worked out. The Ontario government ought to use the
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Loss Of Life In Yuqub's 'Sharia'
become a slave for the one who was stolen from him, the victim, till the victim dies. If the victim
dies, the thief will be free and this is very harsh because chopping the hands, at least, is just losing a
part of human body, not all human life as in Yuqub's Sharia. Anyone can lose a part of his body in
any accident or a result of a certain disease but to lose the life itself and to be a slave is very harsh.
Fortunately, this was not our Sharia, it was Yugub's Sharia. It was happened with Yusuf before when
he was young and his aunt did it with him after death of his mom (she hid a very expensive thing
that was belonging to her in Yusuf's belongings because she extremely loved him), so she could take
care of him till she died and he returned
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Concept Of Islam And Sharia Law
"LIFE UNDER SHARIA LAW"
CONCEPT OF ISLAM AND SHARIA LAW
Islam is a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion which is governed by the Quran, their holy book. It is
the religious text that is considered by the Islam followers as the discourse from God. An adherent
of Islam is known as a Muslim. Islam is second most practiced religion of the world after
Christianity. All over the world, many countries are Islamic countries and these practices 'Sharia
Law'. Muslims are mainly divided into two sects, Sunnis and Shias.
Sharia Law is the body of Islamic Law. This Arabic term means 'way' or 'path' in English. Sharia
law is a legal framework that governs and regulates public as well as some private aspects of lives
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It contains the 5 pillars of Islam, which are:
Affirmation: Affirmation or Shahadah which affirms that there is no God except Allah and
Muhammad is his messenger.
Prayers: Prayers or Salah should be offered five times a day.
Fasts: Every Muslim should fast or Sawm during the month of Ramadan.
Charities: Every Muslim has been directed to do charity, known as Zakat in Arabic.
Pilgrimage to Mecca: Every Muslim must go on pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives.
This pilgrimage is known as Hajj.
Law that governs the Human interactions or 'al–mu'amalat': This section of Sharia Law mainly
covers the following aspects of the day to day lives of adherents of Islam. These aspects include:
Marriage, child custody, adoption, divorce etc.
Laws of Inheritance
Financial transactions
Endowments
Penal punishments
Judicial matters like the laws for witnesses and laws regarding evidence
Eating and drinking habits that mainly include the ritual slaughtering and hunting and laws relating
to consumption of alcohol
Warfare and peace
After the sections of Sharia Law, comes the Schools of Sharia Law. There are four major schools of
the Sunni Sharia Law. These schools are: Hanifi, Maliki, Shafi'I and Hanbali. On the other hand
there is only one major school for the Shia Sharia Law, which is Jafari.
These schools cover the same Sharia law when it comes to matters explained in the Quran but they
only differ on the interpretation of the matters that are not expressly stated in the
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Sharia Law And Islamic Law
Sharia, also called "Sharia Law" or "Islamic Law," is a religious law forming part of the Islamic
tradition, and it is derived from the religious precepts of Islam. Despite of the fact that Sharia
oppresses women and restrict their human rights, a lot of Muslims still think of Sharia very
positively. In order to know why, one needs to know and understand the basic law concepts and go
specifically into the characteristics and factors or the Sharia Law. Before going onto the Sharia, one
needs to know and understand the law concepts. First, all societies and religions contain a legal
system. Unless any law or legal system, any organization would encounter conflicts and arguments.
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Sharia, also called "Sharia Law" or "Islamic Law," is a religious law forming part of the Islamic
tradition, and it came from the religious precepts of Islam. Sharia is often portrayed as "a medieval
legal system used by religious zealots to oppress women and deny human rights for Muslims and
non–Muslims alike." (Esposito, 40) Islamic law in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan, and
the Taliban's Afghanistan has required to restrict women's rights.
Regardless of this negative characteristic of Sharia, why do so many Muslims regard Sharia so
positively and think of it as central to their faith? One of the reasons is that Sharia has functioned as
a positive source of guidance, "a law whose principles and values have provided a moral compass
for individuals and society." (Esposito, 41)
The reason they want Sharia so much is much easier to understand if one realizes that many
Muslims across the world concerns much about how modern secularism has challenged faith and
family values. Muslims see secularism as "undermining personal and public morality, weakening
marriage as an institution, and leading to rampant divorce, sexual promiscuity, dysfunctional
families, and alcohol and drug abuse." (Esposito, 41)
Now we can go specifically into Sharia Law, which is the foundation of religious politics. There are
two categories of Sharia law that we can break down to. They are
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Islamic Finance Within Compliance Of Sharia Law
Introduction
Islamic finance within compliance of Sharia law form the core of Islamic banking and have become
one of the fastest growing segments of the financial industry, operating in over 75 countries
(Cihak,Hesse2008). Islamic finance initially was concentrated in the Middle East and South East
Asia, but is now found globally. The roots of Islamic finance stemmed from the efforts of Islamic
scholars to identify alternatives to the interest based system that is prohibited and condemned by
Allah within the Quran. Islamic finance also prohibits the practice of lending money for investments
in tobacco, alcohol, gambling and weapons per Sharia law. In the wake of the global financial crisis
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The first states that paying interest is prohibited, thus Islamic banks have to use contracts that create
exposure to the real sector and must ensure efficient risk management (citation needed). The second
principle revolves around the profit and loss sharing concept, where any financial transaction must
share both risk and reward so excessive losses and profits are minimized. The third principle
prohibits uncertainty and/or speculation. Uncertainty in contractual terms and conditions is
forbidden, however, risk taking is allowed only when all terms and conditions are clearly outlined to
all participating parties. The last principle requires the use of asset–backing, where each financial
transaction must relate to tangible and/or identifiable underlying assets that ensure Islamic banks
remain connected to the real economy. A better understanding of Islamic finance is called for in all
respects.
Islamic Finance – Historical and Religious beginnings
Islamic finance took its roots at the beginning of the 7th century when the Prophet Muhammad
claimed to have received revelations directly from God (Allah). At the time of these revelations the
current standards/rules of financial operations were derived from the Quran and the Sunna, however,
since then there has been a continuing process of coordinated adjustment
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In countries where religious law is prominent, it is very...
In countries where religious law is prominent, it is very important and respected. It is divine law ,
and strives to guide human behavior with spiritual mandate. Religious law serves as a representation
of the religions values and morals. Most followers of this type of law believe that the law came from
God(s). A certain type of religious law is Islamic law. The Koran is the basis for Islamic law. "The
Koran sets down basic standards of human conduct, but does not provide a detailed law code."(crf–
usa.org) While Muhammad was alive, he claimed to have had a vision of the angel Gabriel while
also hearing voices; for the remainder of his life Muhammad said he had visions where he could
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The sharia deals mostly with tazir,jinayat and hadd. These offenses are to be heard in front of the
qadi, who is a judge. Sharia courts consist of courts of first instance and appeals courts. Cases that
are fairly small such as minor civil and criminal cases are seen in the summary courts of first
instance. A single qadi hears all summary court hearings. Then the general courts handle all cases
that are more severe, three qadis listen to cases that entail serious crimes such as murder. Decisions
made in these courts can be appealed through the sharia appeals court. The appeals court has three
departments, personal status suits, penal suits, and all other types of suits. A panel of several qadis
as well as the Chief Justice hear all the cases. Religious law as a whole, especially Islamic law, as it
is very strict and structured, brings believers together and separates them from non–believers. There
has been much debate over Islamic law, many westerners believe that Muslims should abandon their
practices and turn over to democracy. Which has caused a few countries to have a dual legal system.
Which is when the government is secular but Muslims can chose to bring certain cases such as
financial or familial disputes to sharia courts. The exact control of the sharia courts varies from
country to country but it typically includes divorce,
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Nature and Authority of Sharia Law Essay
PAGE 1 – THE NATURE AND AUTHORITY OF THE SHARIA
PAGE 2 – HOW THE WILL OF GOD MAY BE KNOWN REGARDING CONTEMPORAY
ISSUES
PAGE 3 – AUTHORITY
PAGE 4 – IMPORTANCE (GUIDE TO LIFE, ACCURACY)
PAGE 5 – DIFFERING UNDERSTANDINGS OF IJTIHAD
PAGE 6 – GLOSSARY
Nature and Authority of the Shari'a
In technical terms it is a clearly defined way of following the guidance of God that was left as a
pattern for Islamic living by each of the messengers: Muhammad [SAW] left a Shari'a left for the
Muslims that was based on the rules and regulations of the faith. We have seen this through the way
Muslims pray five times a day keep the fast, obtaining the five pillars. The Shari'a is never an
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A mujtahid is an Islamic scholar who is competent to interpret sharia by Ijtihad.
The Qur'an commands Ijithad in early Islam as it was the common practice and later it was
combined with early Islamic philosophy. Slowly it fell out of practice in the Sunni fiqh for many
reasons.
A western scholar called Joseph Schacht stated that the close of the door of Ijtihad had occurred by
the beginning for the 10th century.
Other scholars such as Wael Hallaq demonstrated that Ijtihad has remained an essential part of the
Sunni Muslim tradition, despite the emphasis on the taqlid. Hallaq wrote that a minority always
claimed that a properly–qualified scholar must have the right to ijtihad at all times. Long after the
10th century the principles of ijtihad continued to be discussed in the Islamic legal literature.
Qiya's;
In Islamic jurisprudence, Qiya's is the process of deductive analogy in which the teachings of the
Hadith are compared and contrasted with those of the Qur'an, in order to apply a known injunction
to a new circumstance and create a new injunction. The ruling of the Sunnah and the Qur'an may be
used to solve or provide a response to a new problem that may arise. This, maybe the only the case
providing that the set precedent or paradigm and the new problem that has come about will share
operative causes (illah). Illah is the specific set of circumstances that trigger a certain law into
action.
Sunni Islam and Shia Islam share
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Bill Of Rights And Sharia Similarities
Sharia Law and the Bill of Rights: A Drastic Difference Sharia law, also known as "Islamic law" is
defined as guidelines that regulate people's way of living at home and public when living under a
legal system based on Islam. In contrast, the Bill of Rights are ten amendments added to the United
States Constitution to protect freedom of assembly, speech, and worship. The difference between
Sharia law and the Bill of Rights are severe and deserve examination. Freedom of speech and
religion, right to a trial, and penalties for crime are different when you compare Sharia law to the
Bill of Rights, however, they are also similar in some of these regards. Sharia law is used in Islamic
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Adultery is punishable by 100 lashes if the adulterer is not married, and punishable by death by
stoning if the adulterer is married. Homosexuality, blasphemy, treason, and murder are punishable
by death. Theft is punishable by amputation of a hand and foot, or just a hand. Sharia law also
differs on punishments depending on which country Sharia law is under effect in, making it unclear
what punishments to certain crimes are. In contrast, the Bill of Rights states in amendment VIII that
cruel or unusual punishments are not allowed, along with a ban on excessive bail requirements and
fines that are too heavy. Sharia law does not take pity on anyone committing crime, ensuring that its
citizens will not risk committing the crime because of the horrible consequences. The Bill of Rights,
however, protects its citizens from unfair and inhumane punishments, allowing citizens to be aware
that their actions do have consequences, but they will more than likely be prison time, which is
either less severe than having a limb amputated. Similarly, the law and bill were put into place to
protect the its citizens. With Sharia law, it is protecting the victims rights and viewing the
wrongdoer as inhumane, versus the Bill of Rights, that acknowledges that the criminal is still a
person who should not be punished as if they are an
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Islamic Philosophy And Islamic Theory
As Jahiliyya is everywhere and affects everyone all around society, Bennett states " our whole
environment, people's beliefs and ideas, habits and arts, rules and laws is Jahiliyya, even to the
extent that what we consider to be Islamic culture, Islamic sources, Islamic philosophy and Islamic
thought are also constructs of Jahiliyya" (Bennett, 2005, p.200). For all Muslims to escape this, they
must return to the original source, the Quran and follow the teachings that are used in the Quran.
According to Calvert, Qutb states "once Quranic principles are implemented in their entirely
Muslim societies will find their God–given potential and slough off the defeatism that has plagued
them for the past two centuries or more" (Calvert, 2013.p4). In the Quran, it is stated, "Do they seek
the judgment of the Jahiliyyah? But– for a people who believe – who can be better than Allah for
judgment?" (Al–Mayeedah: 50). To worship other than God and live by the laws and commands
other than the Quranic revelation is being in a state of Jahiliyya.
Qutb recognised Islam as a culturally, programmatic system with numerous political commands
controlling the Muslim countries. He supported Islam as a socio–political organisation that covered
politics, civilisation and the economy. His ethical concept was the relationship of Muslims to God's
words versus the materialistic world.
Islamic social life revolves around family with correct laws that are followed in relation between the
male and the
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Movie Analysis : ' Timboktu '
After viewing the film, Timboktu, I felt intrigued and left with many questions. I believe that this
film was the best directed and produced film we have seen thus far. I believe this because I felt as if
I was emotionally connected to Kidane and his family. His character proved to be loyal, fearless,
and loving. These traits were evident when the Jihadists were discussing his punishment for killing
the fisherman. The Sharia law states that he should be sentenced for death and Kidane tells the
Jihadists, "I can accept my death, but what I will not be able to accept is not seeing my daughter's
face everyday." Kidane has come to terms with what he has done and knows that killing him was
wrong, even if it was by accident, and accepts punishment. Besides from the fearlessness, he tears
up when thinking about losing his daughter and wife, Satima. At that moment the Jihadists even said
it themselves, "I feel bad for him." I myself sympathized for Kidane and gained more respect for the
man he is. Sissako zooms in on Kidane 's worried face and it is silent as the background noise
drowns out. This technique used by Sissako enhanced the emotion of what could have been a simple
scene. The silence forces the viewer to focus on Kidane even closer, which is where I felt my
emotions for Kidane. There were many instances when the cinematography contributed to the
themes of the film. For example, the scene with Kidane and the fisherman after the pistol is
accidently shot at
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Sharia In Canada Essay
Canadian Multiculturalism
Canada is a country with an unique cultural diversity. Unlike many other societies, Canada thrives
on diversity, acceptance and respect values. Multiculturalism encourages new comers and people
from different backgrounds to identify themselves as a part of the Canadian society. Therefore,
giving everyone a voice and means to express their opinions.
Some people might argue that multiculturalism is naïve or utopian–like. For example, in the video
Sharia In Canada, one of the speakers mentioned that applying the same laws to different cultural
and/or religious backgrounds wouldn't work; that even if the end goal was to treat everyone equally,
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Some of the speakers during the video, Sharia in Canada, made an emphasis in the distinction
between religion and politics. Sharia is the law of the religion, an ideology tightly interconnected
with the government of many Muslims countries. Multiculturalism and religious freedom allow
different groups to have their own values, but that does not mean that religious ideologies have to be
part of politics.
Nonetheless, for individuals or groups that want to have a political agenda related to their culture,
different paths already exist. As mentioned in Chapter 1, Chapter 6 and others; advocacy groups,
lobbyist, and political parties are among the "standard" pathways to the Canadian constitution.
Different opinions and political ideologies can be proposed and open for public debate. However, as
mentioned in the video, sometimes the motives, and analogies of different Islamic political leaders
can be questionable. Currently, many Muslims might feel vulnerable and oppressed due to recent
events lead by different Islamic groups. As a result, they might feel alienated and
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Strict Interpretation Of Sharia By The Taliban
Strict interpretation of Sharia by the Taliban was enforced in all the regions captured by the Taliban.
Some areas had harsher rules than other, Kabul was one of the cities were strict rules were
reinforced since Kabul was the most liberty region because of communist ideology. The rural
regions were affect as much, since they were already traditional and observed Sharia laws prior to
the Taliban. The restriction imposed on the Afghan people included: prohibition of women from
work, prohibition of women and girls from schools, females were not allowed to talk to opposite sex
once they reach puberty, women had to be accompanied by male relative, women were required to
wear burqa, men were required to pray five times a day in the mosque, beard,
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The Story Of Persepolis By Marjane Satrapi
To most individuals in today's society, the issues associated with the Islamic religion are widely
assumed as extreme and very convoluted. The average person has only heard rumors about what
exactly the Quran says or how Sharia law is interpreted and implemented. The story of Persepolis
sheds light onto some of the inner workings of how Islamic life and Sharia law affected a population
and shaped the Islamic Revolution in Iran. This story is staged during a time of extensive change
within Iran, Marjane Satrapi documents this occurrence through her own firsthand experience
growing up in the years immediately preceding the Islamic Revolution and through her early teen
years before leaving for Austria.
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Sharia Law is strictly governed by the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith. Sharia itself translates
to God's divine law. Examples of Sharia Law include but are not limited to: criminal, civil and
family rulings. Some of the primary criminal offenses included under Sharia Law are: theft,
apostasy, blasphemy, adultery, rape, sodomy, lesbianism, prostitution and consumption of alcohol.
Civil cases are usually limited to financial contracts, marriage, debt and financial support. Sharia
courts not only treat women and men differently in sentencing and testimony but the outcome of a
sentence can vary greatly on the forgiveness of a person wronged in a certain case.
Marjane Satrapi, born in Rasht, Iran in 1969, to a middle class family was raised primarily in the
city of Tehran. Both Marjane's mother and father were deeply involved in political activism. After
the revolution she moves to Austria where she completed the majority of her lower level education
at Lycee Francais de Vienne, at which time she fell ill and returned to Iran. She would later be
married and divorced to a veteran of the Iraq–Iran war before moving to France.
Being raised in a culture that was focused around Marxist ideals gave light to a different type of
thought, which differed greatly from the traditional Muslim family raised in a middle eastern
country. Marjane has many views that are depicted throughout this story which do not align with
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Islamic Banking: Sharia Compliant Finance
Introduction:
Islamic banking is banking action that is reliable with the ethics of sharia and its applied
presentation over the change of Islamic economics. As such, a more right word for 'Islamic banking'
is 'Sharia compliant finance'.
Sharia forbids getting of exact interest or fees for loans of money, whether the expense is stable or
moving. Deal in businesses that provide goods or services considered contrary to Islamic principles
(for example pork or alcohol) is also forbidden "bad and forbidden".
Although these preventions have been functional historically in varying degrees in Muslim countries
and societies to avoid unIslamic practices, only in the late 20th century were a amount of Islamic
banks formed to relate these ethics to private or semi–private commercial organizations contained
by the Muslim community.
The first recent testing with Islamic banking can be traced to the organization of the Mit Ghamr
funds Bank in Egypt in 1963. Throughout the past four decades Islamic banking has full–grown
quickly in terms of size and number of players. Islamic banking is currently practiced in more than
50 countries like In Iran, Pakistan, and Sudan, only Islamic banking is allowed.
1. Need for professional bankers:
They require for expert bankers as well as managers cannot be more than emphasize. a few number
of bankers at this time running by the direct participation by himself or by the boss how don't cover
much experience of Islamic bank activities and
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Sufism Vs Sharia
While Sharia is a community based legal system based primarily on the hadiths and the Quran,
Sufism is a more spiritual approach to Islam that incorporates mysticism. Followers of both
approaches to Islam partake in their practices because they believe it will make them closer to God.
While the wish to get closer to God is a huge similarity, the contrast in how the followers do so
creates differences between these two systems. The difference in these two systems includes their
stance on alcohol, music, dancing, and the worshiping of saints. Not only are their position on these
practices different but Sharia followers don't regard these Sufi practices as being a part of Islam.
These fundamental differences makes finding common ground between
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The Pros And Cons Of The Sharia
Pro–democracy intellectuals also argue that a democratic system is necessary to comply with the
Islamic principle that all men are created equally and thus a system that denies equality is anti–
Islamic. This is a response to the Arab monarchs in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Morocco, among
others, who use religion to legitimize their power. (Espositol & Voll, 1996) A Sudanese intellectual,
Abdelwahab El–Affendi, expressed this idea in a publication of Islam21c:
"No Muslim questions the sovereignty of God or the rule of Shari'ah [the Islamic legal path].
However, most Muslims do (and did) have misgivings about any claims by one person that he is
sovereign. The sovereignty of one man contradicts the sovereignty of God, for all men are equal in
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Hoowever, due to the various interpretations of how a Muslim should live, the Sharia is not always
applied equally. Nevertheless, the Sharia influences the legal codes of most Muslim countries, at
greater or lesser extent. (Johnson & Aly Sergie, 2014)
The Sharia, when applied strictly, is in direct contradiction with democracy and the values
associated to it. This is mainly due to absence of equality, tolerance and freedom of thought. Under
Sharia Law, women and non–Muslims are treated as inferiors or second–class citizens. Under a
system in which not everyone is treated as equal, democracy cannot be instituted. (Billion Bibles
Organization, 2015) As Michael Curtis, a professor of Political Science at Rutgers University,
wrote:
"Sharia Law is discriminatory against women and children, denying them rights that have been won
over the last two centuries in democratic countries. Muslim women, treated as inferiors, are often
not allowed to take advantage of the protection from discrimination or abuse provided by the secular
courts. They are often pressured by their families to go to tribunals where the principles of Sharia
law are applied" (Curtis,
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Research Paper On Noor Takaful
TASK 1
COMPANY SELECTED
Targeted Takaful Company in the UAE: Noor Takaful PJSC
TASK 2
INTRODUCTION
Noor Takaful is a Dubai based public joint stock company that provides takaful services.
Established on 7 January 2009, Noor Takaful was awarded the title of 'best takaful operator' within
11 months of its establishment. Noor Takaful has three outlets and serves only in the UAE. Noor
Takaful is made up of two sister companies– Noor Takaful Family and Noor Takaful General. Both
the companies are owned by Noor Investment Group and 10% of its shares are owned by the Noor
bank.
Noor Takaful has a contemporary approach towards Islamic insurance, which has enabled them to
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According to a recent survey, the customers in Muslim countries object to the concept of insurance
as they are still unaware about the mechanisms of takaful and its benefits.
IFIs play a vital role in developing the takaful industry and implementing it across the entire globe.
It's not only scholars and IFIs who are responsible, but marketers should also be responsible in
helping the concept of takaful develop in the market and promote new products and services.
The market is becoming more sophisticated in the present world, and with cut throat competition,
IFIs and marketers of takaful must carefully and innovatively release their products and services,
keeping in mind the preference of their customers.
Inspite of all this, there is lack of awareness among the customers. Many people are even unaware
of the term 'takaful'.
SHARIAH RULINGS:
The Sharia regulatory framework is another major challenge for takaful. Setting up an appropriate
Sharia regulatory framework for takaful can be a long and tiring process, and at times conflicts in
interest between the Sharia scholars may
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Shariah In The US Legal System
An Arabic word, Shariah, which translates to "a path to be followed", has caused great controversy
in the United States legal system throughout the past few years. New Jersey, in particular, has been
at the center of this debate, when in 2010 a New Jersey Judge refused to grant a restraining order to
a woman against her husband for raping her, as the family court judge found the husband to be
abiding by his Muslim beliefs regarding spousal duties (Lott). However, Shariah, does not simply
consist of legal rules, it covers three main components – belief, character, and actions – in personal
life. The belief component commands those belonging to the Muslim faith to believe in God and
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It provides the guidelines for Muslims to live under in order to follow Islam. As has been shown
recently, the United States cannot trust religious law to replace United States law. The example
being the Catholic Church, who after discovering that some of its priests had committed statutory
rape, a crime which under the US legal code is serious, simply gave their priests what could equate
to a slap on the wrist, while simultaneously deciding not to inform the secular authorities. We can
see these same issues in the punishments that are given out for misdeeds under Shariah law. First,
many of the punishments that are given out are already overlapping with American criminal law. For
example, the punishment for apostasy (rejecting Islam) is the death penalty. However, while the
United States does implement the death penalty, it would be in direct violation of the First
Amendment to execute someone for their religious beliefs or lack thereof. On the other hand, under
Sharia law many crimes that would be serious crimes under United States law, such as beating, go
unpunished. Going back to the example of the Catholic Church, should Shariah law be able to
operate within the United States we would most certainly see clashes between religious and secular
law. While the Church hid the crimes in violation of its own principles, under Shariah law the
differences between Islamic and secular moral codes are clear, which would likely cause
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Sharia Law And Islamic Law Essay
Sara AlSabeeh
Intro to Islam
Zeinab Mahmoud
December 19th 2016
Sharia law
Introduction
Sharia law is an ancient compilation of religious rules that most Muslim nations seek reference in
governing their people. Also defined as Islamic law, the essence of sharia laws emanated from the
life of Prophet Mohammed known as the hadiths as well as the Quran teachings. The hadiths entail
the vocal expressions of prophet Muhammad on divine life and his condemnation of immoral
behavior that undermine the acceptable way of life. The teachings are accepted by the Muslim
community who affirm that Muhammad's teachings supplement the functionality of the Quran. On
the other hand, the Quran, which forms the core reference on Muslim beliefs and regulations
provides moral and spiritual guidance among the Muslims. It also dictates how the Muslims should
interact with the non–Muslim community without contravening on the sharia doctrines (Hallaq 20–
25).
The Quran tenets encompass various life aspects that include God's teachings, the way of
harmonious living in the community, moral virtues, the regulations on financial matters, and specific
obligations among Muslims males and females. In general, the sharia law is an extended platform
that provides guidance on family affairs, criminal judgment, political perception, and economic
factors. The law thrives on the precepts of religious attributions to God. Since the emergence of
sharia law, various Islamic nations have endorsed most or parts of the
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Sharia Research Paper
Course Essay 4
The Muslim religion had originated from the prophet Muhammad who claimed to have been visited
by Gabriel, one of God's angles, who supposedly exposed the words of God to Muhammad.
Because of these events with the interaction between the angel preaching the words of God to
Muhammad, it later fashioned the Qur'an which is known today as the Islam Bible. The word Islam
and Muslim refers to surrendering to the almighty God and his laws. Soon after, the development of
the Sharia was underway. The Sharia, known as Islamic law, sparked the development after the
nomadic tribes in the Arabian Peninsula worshiped and adored many gods. Each Arabian tribe has
their own system of laws focusing mainly on matrimony, hospitableness, and retribution. The
Qur'an, which was fashioned from the angel's preaching's to Muhammad, had morals of human
behavior which thus began the Islamic law known as Sharia. The Sharia essentially contains laws
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The name originated from Muhammad's uncle (Abbas). The Abbasid Dynasty recognized numerous
constructions of the countless significant mosques and structures, including the Abu Dulaf Mosque
and the fabled Great Mosque of Samarra, once the largest mosque in the world.
From around 718, members of Abbas's family (Hashemite clan) would operate collectively to
increase jurisdiction of the empire and by skillful propaganda won much support, especially from
Shia Arabs and Persians in Khorasan. Open rebellion in 747, under the leadership of Abu Muslim,
directed to the downfall of Marwan II, the last Umayyad caliph, at the Battle of the Great Zab River
in Mesopotamia and to the declaration of the primary Abbasid caliph, Abu al– Abbas
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Information About Saudi Arabia 's Law System
Significance for knowledge Education and knowledge are the basis of empowerment. Any time an
individual accesses some knowledge no matter how little or insignificance it is, one moves a step
forward. Some knowledge changes a part of an individual's thinking, behavior and most importantly,
if not 100% some percentage sticks to a person's mind which helps in different circumstances.
Information about Saudi Arabia's law system is crucial to anyone who wishes to know some history
about their judicial system especially law students who might require carrying out some case
studies. Knowledge also is an important element in the evaluation of a country. Through learning,
one can compare and observe whether there have been any notable changes either as improvement
or as failures.
Findings
Every country has a way to maintain order and to ensure that laws are uniform and citizens follow
them failure to which people might face charges in courts of law or the set justice systems. It is to
this effect that Saudi Arabia like most Arab countries uses the Sharia law as their signature judicial
system at the domestic level to solve disputes emerging amongst members of the community. The
system has a manner in which it operates by and leaders who ensure that the system works
efficiently.
Everyone wants to live a peaceful life where tolerance and reconciliation are the virtues that define
their society. When disputes are, solved working becomes easy as people with different points of
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Sharia Law
The politics take center staged in Hollywood disconcerted in action are totally ignorant of pertinent
facts pertaining to the danger looming the United States. Fabric of liberals danced and rapped to the
Grammy inviting the Muslim free from consequences. Most of the population has no knowledge
about the Islamic agenda. Furthermore; the rappers would do well to investigate the Organization of
Islamic Cooperation, examine the ideology of Wahhabism propagated by Saudi Arabia and the
intend to infiltrate Europe and US without firing a single shot. Let us take a look at the organization.
The organization is the second largest inter–governmental organization throughout the world after
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In the OIC third observatory report to the United Nations it seeks for Muslim refugee
accommodation by the host country opposed to assimilation and seen as the best strategy to
integrate The Muslims either by immigration or refugee status protected by Sharia Law expect
accommodation not assimilation. The underlying motive in Sharia Law frees the Muslim from
assimilation, integration, and therefore retain genuine identity as a Muslim. The host country has no
alternative to accept the Muslim protected by the United Nations charter and observatory report to
accommodate capitulating consequently, in the case of Europe, sophistication and law. The Muslim
has the freedom to practice Sharia as in England set up a legal system contrary to British law. It
seems to be horrific for the Muslim to perceive Sariah as acceptable believing the value of Sariah as
just and righteous at the expense of the British, for example. And not only in England the Muslim
persuades his or her righteousness, but throughout Europe and United States. The intertwined
language of the OIC embodied by fifty–seven Muslim states and the United Nations agreed to the
resolution of intolerance and discrimination against Muslims. However; the view turned depict host
countries as victims of sponsoring a deadly ideology negating western values and national identity.
The intolerance and discrimination to the contrary not against Muslims; instead the host country
stricken by Sharia Law and forced to submit to a medieval ideology. Western Law deemed unfit for
the Muslim and Sharia tailored perfectly unchangeable due to its omnipotent nature. Unless
Americans wake up and examine the ideology and riveting purpose to enforce Islamic Law the
melding of globalization under the Sacred Canopy of Islam has no alternative to unfold in an
astutely manner a Universal
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Improving Women's Rights in Territories under Sharia Law
Introduction
Human Rights Council
Improving women's rights in territories under Sharia law
CHEMUN 2014 Background Notes – HRC
Sharia, a set of laws and rules for self–government, is derived from the Quran. Not only does it
deal in secular fields, such as politics and economics, it also guides hygiene, etiquette, diet, prayer,
etc. In addition, it talks about a woman's role in society. Women are expected to be "obedient,"
while men are required to be their "maintainers." It establishes a gender hierarchy, compromising
the some basic freedoms and rights of females. In a speech for the UN High Commissioner for
Human Rights, Mr. Navi Pillay stated, "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises a
world that is free and equal, and we will only honor that promise if everyone – without exception –
enjoys the protection they deserve."
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Definition of Key Terms
Sharia law
(Also called Syaria law or Islamic law) Sharia law refers to a moral code established by the religion
of Islam. It outlines gender roles in Islam and provides guidelines by which to live everyday. In
addition, it lists consequences and punishments for not following said laws.
Islam
Mixed system
A religion whose guiding principles are articulated in the Qu'ran. They believe the purpose of life is
to worship god. Many sectors, with different rules of government, exist.
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CHEMUN 2014 Background Notes – HRC
Sharia law is followed by different territories to different extents. One form is where a
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Sharia Law Essay
This research will be defining the concept of Sharia law, and the types of crimes that comes under
Sharia law and the punishments given for each for them. The analysis will be determining and
exploring the differences of Sharia law and English law. The discussion will be based on the
possible idea of implementing areas of Sharia law to the English legal system, and the problems that
this will cause in the English legal system in reflection to the Human Rights Act 1998.
Sources of Sharia law:
The rules and regulations of Sharia law stems from one source, which is the Qur'an. The Qur'an is
the Muslim's holy book, which contains the words of Allah (God) that were sent to his Prophet
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The idea in the punishments is that it will deter the offenders from committing crimes and that will
help in the rehabilitation of the offender.
The last category of crime in Sharia law is Qisas. This is an ancient form of remedying the damages
caused to a victim. This can be defined in the light of the statement of "an eye for an eye". Here the
victim can seek his/her rights to reclaim compensation for the damages caused. The idea is that, for
example, if someone is killed then the family has the right to seek Qisas punishment from the
murderer. The punishments varies, however, the most known punishment is Diya, which is a sum of
money paid from the offender to the victim's siblings. The siblings may also seek to have a public
execution or they may also seek to pardon the offender. Crimes that are punishable under the Qisas
category are: wilful murder, murder by mistake, causing injury wilfully, and causing injury by
mistake.
It must be noted that all the above crimes are regarded as making war against Allah and his Apostle.
However, there are certain groups that are held not legally responsible for their crimes, these are:
children up to the age of puberty, insane people, people who commit a crime while sleeping.
How does Sharia law differ from English law?
Sharia law differs significantly from
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Similarities Of Plato And Islam
PLATO AND ISLAM
The world's fastest growing religion that originated in the Middle East may have a lot more in
common with a philosopher from Ancient Greece than many may think. Although Islam came many
years after Plato, and originated in a completely different part of the world, they have major key
similarities. Some of these similarities include both of their views on the soul, Plato's philosophy
and Sharia (Islamic Law), and their view on the concept of moral absolutism. The astounding
similarities will be discussed further in the following paragraphs.
The first quality that Plato and Islam have in common are their concept of the soul. "Plato also
believed that the soul existed before it inhabited the body. But as soon as the soul wakes up in a
human body it has forgotten all the perfect ideas" He also goes on to say that one experiences a
"longing to return to its true origin" (Sophie's World). Plato believes that the soul is immortal and
eternal, and everything in this world except the soul is temporary. Islam also believes that when the
soul wakes up in the human body, it has forgotten the covenant made between them and God.
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) once said, "Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a
wayfarer." You are just a soul travelling in this world and the body is your vessel. This world and
everything in it is temporary, so you should treat it as such. One should not treat it like a home
because it is temporary. Treating it like a home will cause endless suffering. Plato says that a
virtuous person is rewarded not only in this life, but even more after death. Islam also believes that
the virtuous man is not only rewarded in this life, but even more after death. Islam believes that you
get rewarded in the afterlife (heaven.) "But those who have faith and work righteousness, they are
companions of the garden. Therein shall they abide forever" ( Quran, 2:82). The people who act
with virtue and strive to be better people everyday will be rewarded in heaven. Plato also believed
that the soul is fundamentally pure but becomes deformed when it comes in contact with the body.
Islam, like Plato, also believes that the soul is fundamentally pure, but once we come to earth God
gives us
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The Integration Of Sharia Law Essay
It is impossible to turn on the news without seeing some coverage relating to Islam. This coverage is
typically negative, but it has resulted in the terms "Islam" and "Sharia law" being brought to the
attention of many people. In America, it is feared that Sharia law will be implemented in some form
or fashion. However, a pluralist system integrating Sharia law is already being installed in Britain.
This system has many impacts not just in Britain, but also the world. Britain is an example of a
modern, western country implementing Sharia despite rampant Islamophobia. The continuing
immigration of Muslims due to unrest in the Middle East, the integration of Sharia law in other
countries is a possibility and continuing increase of Islamophobia, the integration of Sharia law is a
relevant topic for many countries. Since World War II, Muslims have immigrated to Britain for
chances of a better life. From the start, they have faced hostility from the host population. Racial
tensions existed from the start, creating ethnic enclaves. This division left racial and ethnic
minorities isolated from the majority, leaving them to lead totally separate lives. In the 1960s, there
was a push to accept diversity, however this only occurred if the minority accepted British values.
This led to the establishment of mosques, Islamic schools, and restaurants that offered Halaal food.
However, in the 1990s the Muslim community was brought into more conflict with the host
population.
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Marriage And Family : Examining The Conflict Between...
Marriages and Family: Examining the Conflict Between the Sharia Law and Muslim Women Rights
in Canada
Canada has welcomed many people from all over the world to become a part of its' nation. It is no
surprise that Canada is considered to be one of the most multicultural countries in the world. To
continue to foster its strong multicultural identity, Canada tries to accommodate people from various
religions, cultures, and ethnicities. Many implementations have been made to make the nation an
inclusive society for its inhabitants. One of the many adaptations that the country has made
concerning the growth of multiculturalism is the agreement of the Islamic (Sharia) law practice in
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2). So, religious practices can be viewed as acceptable in the eyes of its practitioners, but
unacceptable by those observing the religion from the outside (mainstream Canadians). The
Canadian laws, policies, and legislations have a unique approach to the practice of worship. It
encourages religious groups to practice their faith not only in their private lives but also in public
domains. For many years, Ontario has been permitting pluralism for the primary reason of the mass
population of diverse religion followings. According to Razavy (2010), "in acknowledging the
existence of legal pluralism in the lives of many Canadians, for years the province of Ontario
permitted, through the Arbitration Act, the operation of religiously–based arbitration courts that
catered to various religious communities" (p. 164). The idea of the Sharia law in Ontario back in
2003 brought many perspectives of Islam to light. However, the idea should not be seen as a
surprise as other religious (Christianity and Judaism) and non–religious groups, has been allowed
arbitration in private matters for years before. Korteweg (2008) mentioned, "After the [Arbitration
Act] came into effect in 1992, Jewish and Christian groups set up arbitration boards that ruled [by]
accordance with their religious principles" (p. 436). The Arbitration Act is a good thing because it
allows the practice of various faiths under the current
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The Sharia Law And Islamic Law
The Sharia law is the build of Islamic law. It help Islamic law become what people know of it today.
Many people live under this legal system that is based on Islam which some private parts of life are
controlled. The Islamic law is the sacred legal system prevailing the members of the Islamic belief.
This one is resulting from the religious principles of Islam, mainly the Quran and the Hadith.
However, Sharia law is the law of Islam, This law is originally based on the actions and words of
Muhammad, which are named "Sunnah," and the Quran, that he wrote (2016). The Sharia law
covers numerous of topics while some others may deal with public behavior, private behavior and
private beliefs. Out of all the legal systems throughout the world currently, Islam's Sharia law is the
utmost disturbing and firm, particularly contrary to women. For example, according to the law a
man can beat his wife for disobedience, a woman cannot speak alone to a man who is not her
relative of husband, and a female heir inherits half of what a male heir inherits and other laws
against them. These laws that have been made really shows no fairness to the rights women. Islamic
law signifies one and only of the world 's great legal systems. As an illustration, the Judaic law
influenced western legal systems, Islamic law made as a significant part of the religion. The term
"Sharia" is an Arabic term meaning the right path and discusses the traditional Islamic law (2016).
Subsequently the Sharia
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Freedom of Speech, Comparing Freedom of Expression in the...
University of Westminster
MA in International Journalism
Freedom of Expression
Comparing Freedom of Expression in the Statutory Law and the Sharia Law
(Human Rights Act 1998 of The British law as an exemplar)
Dissertation Submitted for
The MA Degree in International Journalism
University of Westminster
By
Motasem Ahmed Dalloul
Copyright (2012), University of Westminster and Motasem Ahmed Dalloul
Introduction
Getting in touch with media law during the first semester of my Masters gave me a sense of the
importance of law in general because it consists of acts and articles which organise most issues in
the human's life in a way that protects ethics and morals. Regardless of the hypocrisy and double–
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The term is often used synonymously with Sharia."
Therefore, like other contemporary researchers of similar topics, I am going to use the expression
Sharia Law to mean the old word: Fiqh.
Sources of the Sharia Law
There is no difference between any of the Muslim scholars that the main sources of all information,
not only about the details of the life of mankind, but also about the details of the whole universe are
the Holy Qur'an, then, the Holy Sunnah. In addition, it is a matter of a universal belief among
Muslims and many of non–Muslims that the Holy Qur'an in the hands of people is the real book
revealed by Allah (SWT) to his Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) fourteen centuries ago. The same is
the 100% authenticity of certain books of Hadith, i.e. Saheeh Al–Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim.
Sunnah is included in the Hadith books.
Definition of the Holy Qur'an
Nooriddin Antar says: "Qur'an is the Speech of Allah (SWT) which was descended to His Prophet
Mohammad (PBUH), written in the Mos'haf, reported from generation to another generation by
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Islamic Accounting: Critical Insight In Its Growth And
Islamic Accounting: Critical Insight in its Growth and Challenges The typical day of an Accountant
probably seems excruciating to most people uninterested in this field. You prepare assets, liability,
and capital account entries. You analyze financial actions and make suggestions for the company.
You're essentially going through account information all day. Now, just imagine doing all of this but
incorporating religious laws into it. Sounds a lot more different than the latter. You now have a lot
more to consider when making these financial decisions. Seems more interesting, right? Religion
and Accounting. These are two concepts, who at first glance have absolutely no correlation
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It regulates public and private behaviors and actions of people" (Mulcahy). Sharia law consists of an
exceptionally broad topic span and has been interpreted many ways, especially on unclear points.
Mulcahy said "Although the word of Sharia cannot be altered, like any other religious text it should
not be interpreted word for word. This has obviously not been the case and has led to religious
extremism and a strong split between Muslims". The rules of Sharia are single–handedly what
distinguish Islamic Accounting from other methods. Islamic accounting includes an ethical and
moral code of conduct, Sharia. Although Islamic accounting does not have a set form of rules like
conventional accounting there are three general principles which should be incorporated:
"truthfulness, justice, and honesty" (Badshah). The process focuses on analyzing transactions both
economically and socially to ensure no harm is brought to society. Sharia prohibits any sort of riba,
more commonly known as interest, in Islamic accounting. This method also introduces profit and
risk sharing in which both the bank and investor benefit and lose simultaneously. This idea of both
the investor and the bank sharing gains and losses is very distinct and and as Mulcahy said, "This is
probably the key distinguisher of Islamic accounting and conventional accounting as we know it. I
think this is
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The Pros And Cons Of Sharia
Goodfellas countries Sharia: the practice room and legal culture are that the Sharia does not matter,
as European countries. This is the case of Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon and Syria. Sometimes, there are
few surprises, the judge may choose to rule according to Sharia but rather concerns the right of the
family business law or commercial law (Anton, 2013).
Countries dominated by the Sharia: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Sudan. The Saudi constitution
stipulates that Sharia governs the right. Saudi judges even have the power to review the
constitutionality of laws and eliminate those not compatible with Sharia. How it is codified in Saudi
Arabia? Some say it comes from the Hanbali rite, which is not quite true. In the right of the Saudi
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He was able to detach his personal dimension (linked to the Roman citizen) to become territorial.
Geographically and historically, it undeniably clear that Muslim jurists had knowledge of Roman
law (Joanna, 2016). When studying the sources of Islamic law, one is struck by the elegance and
genius of Muslim jurists. It is hard to believe that Islamic law was born as an isolated; this right has
certainly stirred cultures, due to the Muslim conquest of several cultural spheres. It could be a
process of Islamisation of the principles of customs and local rights. The jurisprudential casuistry
and Islamic law articulates well with the nature of the similar Roman law. Reasoning methods have
been borrowed from Roman law to which they had access, such as reasoning by analogy the
principles of ethics, good faith and fairness (John,
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What Are The Similarities Between The Hammurabi Code And...
Since the dawn of man, Hammurabi's Code has been considered to be the most intrusive and
strictest laws, especially against women. However, nowadays, there is another law called "Sharia"
about which many people have questioned if there is a similarity between this law and the
Hammurabi's Code. This essay will examine how Hammurabi's Code connects to modern–day
Sharia Law in terms of geographical, cultural, and legislative similarities and differences. And
throughout the comparison between the Hammurabi's Code and the Sharia Law, we could come up
with a clearer view about evolution of these laws in each period of time, in the past, at present and
in the future and how Hammurabi's Code and Sharia Law have affected the people who follow these
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Sadly, views of people in some of countries nowadays is still as foggy and limited as the people's
views thousand years ago. Having studied these laws, we learned that we need to respect women
and honour them. They are very well deserved to be treated fairly, and to be looked up to. Hopefully
in the near future, the legal system in Muslim countries will be changed in a positive way to foster
the roles of women in the society. Women should have more freedom and should not considered as a
tool of labor or a slave for
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The Current State Of Sharia Law
The current State of Sharia Law in Africa
Nicholas D. Salinas
Celeste Garcia
Martha C. Perez
Joselin Mata
Texas A&M International University
Abstract
Africa isn't not necessarily considered to be a region that has a majority of muslim communities, it
does inhabit a surprising amount who do practice that religion. A particular and highly influenced
aspect of the muslim community is that of sharia law. Sharia is basically the legal code many of
those who are muslim practice. Though many would see a legal code as "straightforward" in its
ways, sharia law holds up to many interpretations; ranging to what can be seen as "liberal" sharia to
"radical–terroristic" sharia. Throughout the explanations in this essay on the current state of sharia
law in Africa, it is important to note that the only aspect of sharia law in Africa, which is the
"radical–terroristic" perception, will be discussed in this article. Throughout this essay, "The Current
State of Sharia Law in Africa" will be addressed using news headlines, examples, the law code and
procedures countries are taking in order to contain the spread of this particular comprehension of
sharia law. Different affairs that are included in this essay include Boko Haram and the violence that
his has brought, government instability, Hadd punishment and felonies, and how it has influenced
many aspects of living in certain regions of Africa.
Many times, sharia law appears on the international headlines, but usually in
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Sharia In Australia
The debate against Sharia goes much further than that, and instead becomes an argument against
Islam itself. One such argument, is that Islam is not in fact a religion and instead is a political
ideology. This is a main belief of One Nation with one of their policies being to call for an inquiry
or Royal Commission to determine if Islam is a religion or political ideology. This belief is due to
the idea that Islam does not separate religion and politics, yet that isn't entirely true. There are
around 6200 verses in the Quran, however, only around 500 of those actually relate to anything
legal, which actually isn't that many in comparison. This is why there is there is Islamic law as well,
which doesn't necessarily have to be followed, especially ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net
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There are a number of differences between divorce in Australia and in Sharia; however, despite
them being different, mostly Sharia's laws on divorce aren't illegal under Australian law; which
means it would not go against Australian way of life, and would also abide by the law of the land,
meaning Sharia in regards to divorce is not incompatible with Australian society. As I also
mentioned before, Sharia courts can help Muslims in Australia to feel more at home and better
represented, but this goes even further with divorce. Simply getting a divorce through an Australian
Family Court, while being legally binding, may not be viewed that way in Muslim communities and
it may be difficult for the divorce as well as the participating parties to be accepted within these
communities. (Black,
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Links Between Law And Religion

  • 1. Links Between Law And Religion Ezel Barroso A11186276 Professor Magagna Poli 136 Final Paper: Prompt #4 – Links between Law and Religion Law is one of the critical foundations of modern society. It acts as the system through which we resolve conflict and explore moral values (Lecture Notes). In the context of modern western practices of law, we often associate it with a more secular understanding of law and punishment, deriving decisions from evidence and prescribe punishments based on more secular values; however, the link between law and religion varies from region to region, from culture to culture. One of the most intimate links between law and religion can be found in Islam, a religion that serves as a more comprehensive guide to all aspects of life, not just ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In the procedural level, evidence is presented for examination, such as evidence of a crime or documentation for a contract or agreement, and then is passed on for examination to an expert on the law, typically a judge (Lecture Notes). In Islam, for instance, the clerics play the role of judge, adjudicating decisions based on an examination of evidence and reaching verdicts based on Sharia (Lecture Notes). The process of how these legal officials reach conclusions differs based on culture and region. In the Anglo–American tradition, this process takes on an adversarial form, where litigants are represented by a prosecutor and a defender that present cases that are decided upon (Lecture Notes). In contrast, the inquisitorial model is used in Europe, East Asia, and in Islam (Lecture Notes). In this model, judges question litigants to reach the truth and, in turn, a verdict (Lecture Notes). The inquisitorial model is much less confrontation, but nevertheless, both models are used in order to seek the truth. After the truth has been established, a verdict is given and the consequences follow in the form of punishment in which the law decides what to do (Lecture Notes). The role of punishment itself is multifaceted, as it can serve to shame, to reform, enforce payment of a debt, the restoration of social peace, and as a step towards curbing social violence and disorder (Lecture Notes). The verdict and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Sharia NBFI Marketing Strategy Strategy I: Implement provision of professional standard certification of Sharia NBFI players gradually for Board of Directors, Commissioners, Experts, and Sharia Supervisory Board Action Plans: 1) Develop Competence Standard for Sharia Supervisory Board (DPS) 2) Encourage certification for board of directors in Sharia NBFI 3) Encourage Sharia Supervisory Board to join knowledge improvement programs sustainably Strategy II : Encourage Sharia NBFI cooperation with related parties and institutions to develop more professional Human Resources in the field of Sharia NBFI Action plans: 1) Encourage establishment of Professional Standards Institute in the field of Sharia NBFI 2) Improve cooperation with education and training institutes in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. What Is Sharia In Australia Essay Sharia is a part of Islamic tradition that has sparked many debates, specifically as to whether or not it should be permitted within Western countries. However, for many people, including One Nation and Reclaim Australia supporters, they don't properly understand what Sharia actually is. So to be able to have an informed debate, we must first delve into what Sharia is and stands for. Sharia is a major aspect of everyday life for Muslims as it is Islamic law. Yet it is much more than that; in essence Sharia is actually a moral code that concerns one's personal relationship with God. It has been written over many centuries as it is constantly being updated based on interpretations of modern scholars. It largely focuses on how an individual practices their Islamic faith and follows basic Islamic principles, as well as family law, such as marriage and divorce. However, Sharia is not actually obligatory for Muslims to follow, but the vast majority choses to do so. Sharia can be very diverse as it comes down to how the individual chooses to interpret and follow it. NEG CAPITAL PUNISHMENT ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The first thing that comes to mind when you hear that, is probably stoning or even beheadings. These are called Hudud laws, and yes they are a part of Sharia. However, before you make your mind up on this matter, these are not punishments that any random Muslim citizen can act upon. These form of capital punishments are left for the judiciary to determine; just the same as capital punishment in the United State, and even Australia not too long ago. However, stoning and beheadings are rarely ever done, and in fact Saudi Arabia is the only country the really practices beheadings as a form of capital punishment. The vast majority of Muslim countries do not allow either of these, and the vast majority of Muslims agree with these punishments being ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Islamic Sharia Law And Sufism There are few different branches of Islam but the two most prominent branches are Sharia law and Sufism. Sharia law and Sufism both seem to contradict each other. Sharia laws are the Qur'anic rules for the tangible world. The law includes predetermined punishment and rewards for actions, clearly defined by the Qur'an. It also has a spectrum of the lawfulness of actions, ranging from required to forbidden. Sufism, however, takes a more mystical approach to the practice of Islam. Sufism focuses on rejecting the material world and becoming one with God through self–annihilation. Despite the difference, I argue Sharia law and Sufism can be reconciled because although one person cannot practice both at the same time, but both versions of Islam ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For example, if one is accused of drinking alcohol, there has to be a witness to the act––just a smell in one's breath wouldn't be enough to prosecute (Rushad, 534). However, skeptical Muslims question if drinking alcohol is completely forbidden or only drinking to the point of intoxication. Some also brought up cases such as someone dying of thirst taking a sip of alcohol. Would this still be punishable? Problems like these are where Islamic scholars known as Muftis come and try to give a solution based on their Qur'anic knowledge (Hallaq, 9). Islamic laws can controversial at a times due to ambiguity of Qur'an. When Muslims are not sure about Sharia law they usually ask a Mufti. Mufti, after considering the issue, then issue a Fatwa, "a legal answer to a question a Mufti was asked to address" (Hallaq, 9). For example, theft is committed when something is taken from its appropriate safe place. One might ask what is considered a "safe place" and Muftis will issue a Fatwa identifying what qualifies as a safe place. Muftis determines punishment for Hudud based on the Qur'an (citation). For example, the punishment for theft is the cutting off of one's hand, which raises the question of what is considered a hand. Is it up to one's wrist, up to one's elbow, or up to one's shoulder? Given the vagueness of the Qur'an, Muftis will study it thoroughly before issuing a Fatwa. While Muftis place much emphasis on textual analysis of the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. The Role Of Women Within Islam Gender roles within Islam have been widely disputed throughout history. However, new thoughts on the role of women within Islam began to emerge with the writings of Sufi scholar Muhammad b. Ali b. Muhammad Ibn al–Arabi al–Ta'i al–Hatimi. Ibn al–Arabi's thoughts concerning Islamic women within the 12th and 13th centuries drew much attention from the Islamic community. This attention was originally seen as heresy, and many responded with hostility as well as the denouncement of Ibn al–Arabi's faith. However, Ibn al–Arabi was a devoted follower of Muhammad. His views upon women stem from his life experiences, and his progressive ideas have now secured his spot as a major Muslim theologian. Ibn al–Arabi was born in Spain, and he began his religious training in Seville. He was instructed by many masters as a youth, but it is notable that two of his instructors were women. However, as a pupil of Sufism, female masters were not unheard of. Sufism is the study of the mythical side of Islam, as well as the ideal forms of Islam. Sufism was meant to reestablish the recognition of unity, and to balance the harmony of nature. In fact, the prophet Muhammad's wife, Khadija, was considered the first Sufi mystic of Islam. Therefore, it is not surprising that Ibn al–Arabi introduced new ideas regarding women, since so much of his own study was said to be shaped by women themselves. Within the Qur'an, the role of women is presented in two opposing views. In places women are looked at as a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Religious Arbitration : Australia And Canada Religious Arbitration in Australia and Canada Introduction There is currently a debate of whether Australia should introduce legislation allowing religious groups, including Muslims, Jews and others, to surrender themselves to the religious arbitration in areas of personal law, similar to the model that was in force in Ontario, Canada, from 1991 to 2005. Canada ultimately denied formal recognition of the religious arbitration but still accepted its existence only within the informal processes if the parties of the disputes are willing to use religious arbitration. The paper is to undertake a comparative examination of the model, as it existed in Ontario and the current position in Australia and examine the pros and cons for an ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... These testing types of blending two legitimate conventions in Canada, to some degree, are the conceivable models for every single majority rule state. During the debate, there is a typical worry that in spite of the fact that the continuation of Sharia law in Ontario would keep up specific religious opportunities for Ontarians, the weight for Islamic ladies to satisfy the religious commitments maintained by Sharia law, would keep on happening. Be that as it may, this issue could be counteracted with fitting intercession and cooperation in the middle of Sharia and Canadian law, which is one of the purposes behind the formal acknowledgment of Sharia laws in Canada. Around then, there is another concern of Sharia law in Ontario, which is the potential abuse of ladies ' rights associated with the Islamic convention. One of the predominant issues in question was polygamy. The finding as to polygamy and Islamic law shows that polygamy can be limited and even disallowed without abusing the Qur 'an. These revelations of Sharia law are most valuable for the Ontario government on the off chance that they are willing to return to the issue of religious assertion. Besides, proof of Sharia law is of adaptability by expressing that Sharia law changes relying upon where it is worked out. The Ontario government ought to use the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Loss Of Life In Yuqub's 'Sharia' become a slave for the one who was stolen from him, the victim, till the victim dies. If the victim dies, the thief will be free and this is very harsh because chopping the hands, at least, is just losing a part of human body, not all human life as in Yuqub's Sharia. Anyone can lose a part of his body in any accident or a result of a certain disease but to lose the life itself and to be a slave is very harsh. Fortunately, this was not our Sharia, it was Yugub's Sharia. It was happened with Yusuf before when he was young and his aunt did it with him after death of his mom (she hid a very expensive thing that was belonging to her in Yusuf's belongings because she extremely loved him), so she could take care of him till she died and he returned ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Concept Of Islam And Sharia Law "LIFE UNDER SHARIA LAW" CONCEPT OF ISLAM AND SHARIA LAW Islam is a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion which is governed by the Quran, their holy book. It is the religious text that is considered by the Islam followers as the discourse from God. An adherent of Islam is known as a Muslim. Islam is second most practiced religion of the world after Christianity. All over the world, many countries are Islamic countries and these practices 'Sharia Law'. Muslims are mainly divided into two sects, Sunnis and Shias. Sharia Law is the body of Islamic Law. This Arabic term means 'way' or 'path' in English. Sharia law is a legal framework that governs and regulates public as well as some private aspects of lives of those living in a legal system based ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It contains the 5 pillars of Islam, which are: Affirmation: Affirmation or Shahadah which affirms that there is no God except Allah and Muhammad is his messenger. Prayers: Prayers or Salah should be offered five times a day. Fasts: Every Muslim should fast or Sawm during the month of Ramadan. Charities: Every Muslim has been directed to do charity, known as Zakat in Arabic. Pilgrimage to Mecca: Every Muslim must go on pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives. This pilgrimage is known as Hajj. Law that governs the Human interactions or 'al–mu'amalat': This section of Sharia Law mainly covers the following aspects of the day to day lives of adherents of Islam. These aspects include: Marriage, child custody, adoption, divorce etc. Laws of Inheritance Financial transactions Endowments Penal punishments Judicial matters like the laws for witnesses and laws regarding evidence Eating and drinking habits that mainly include the ritual slaughtering and hunting and laws relating to consumption of alcohol Warfare and peace After the sections of Sharia Law, comes the Schools of Sharia Law. There are four major schools of the Sunni Sharia Law. These schools are: Hanifi, Maliki, Shafi'I and Hanbali. On the other hand there is only one major school for the Shia Sharia Law, which is Jafari. These schools cover the same Sharia law when it comes to matters explained in the Quran but they only differ on the interpretation of the matters that are not expressly stated in the
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  • 10. Sharia Law And Islamic Law Sharia, also called "Sharia Law" or "Islamic Law," is a religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition, and it is derived from the religious precepts of Islam. Despite of the fact that Sharia oppresses women and restrict their human rights, a lot of Muslims still think of Sharia very positively. In order to know why, one needs to know and understand the basic law concepts and go specifically into the characteristics and factors or the Sharia Law. Before going onto the Sharia, one needs to know and understand the law concepts. First, all societies and religions contain a legal system. Unless any law or legal system, any organization would encounter conflicts and arguments. Second, law acts as system of conflict resolution. Whenever ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Sharia, also called "Sharia Law" or "Islamic Law," is a religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition, and it came from the religious precepts of Islam. Sharia is often portrayed as "a medieval legal system used by religious zealots to oppress women and deny human rights for Muslims and non–Muslims alike." (Esposito, 40) Islamic law in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Sudan, and the Taliban's Afghanistan has required to restrict women's rights. Regardless of this negative characteristic of Sharia, why do so many Muslims regard Sharia so positively and think of it as central to their faith? One of the reasons is that Sharia has functioned as a positive source of guidance, "a law whose principles and values have provided a moral compass for individuals and society." (Esposito, 41) The reason they want Sharia so much is much easier to understand if one realizes that many Muslims across the world concerns much about how modern secularism has challenged faith and family values. Muslims see secularism as "undermining personal and public morality, weakening marriage as an institution, and leading to rampant divorce, sexual promiscuity, dysfunctional families, and alcohol and drug abuse." (Esposito, 41) Now we can go specifically into Sharia Law, which is the foundation of religious politics. There are two categories of Sharia law that we can break down to. They are ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Islamic Finance Within Compliance Of Sharia Law Introduction Islamic finance within compliance of Sharia law form the core of Islamic banking and have become one of the fastest growing segments of the financial industry, operating in over 75 countries (Cihak,Hesse2008). Islamic finance initially was concentrated in the Middle East and South East Asia, but is now found globally. The roots of Islamic finance stemmed from the efforts of Islamic scholars to identify alternatives to the interest based system that is prohibited and condemned by Allah within the Quran. Islamic finance also prohibits the practice of lending money for investments in tobacco, alcohol, gambling and weapons per Sharia law. In the wake of the global financial crisis however, there has been a renewed interest on the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The first states that paying interest is prohibited, thus Islamic banks have to use contracts that create exposure to the real sector and must ensure efficient risk management (citation needed). The second principle revolves around the profit and loss sharing concept, where any financial transaction must share both risk and reward so excessive losses and profits are minimized. The third principle prohibits uncertainty and/or speculation. Uncertainty in contractual terms and conditions is forbidden, however, risk taking is allowed only when all terms and conditions are clearly outlined to all participating parties. The last principle requires the use of asset–backing, where each financial transaction must relate to tangible and/or identifiable underlying assets that ensure Islamic banks remain connected to the real economy. A better understanding of Islamic finance is called for in all respects. Islamic Finance – Historical and Religious beginnings Islamic finance took its roots at the beginning of the 7th century when the Prophet Muhammad claimed to have received revelations directly from God (Allah). At the time of these revelations the current standards/rules of financial operations were derived from the Quran and the Sunna, however, since then there has been a continuing process of coordinated adjustment ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. In countries where religious law is prominent, it is very... In countries where religious law is prominent, it is very important and respected. It is divine law , and strives to guide human behavior with spiritual mandate. Religious law serves as a representation of the religions values and morals. Most followers of this type of law believe that the law came from God(s). A certain type of religious law is Islamic law. The Koran is the basis for Islamic law. "The Koran sets down basic standards of human conduct, but does not provide a detailed law code."(crf– usa.org) While Muhammad was alive, he claimed to have had a vision of the angel Gabriel while also hearing voices; for the remainder of his life Muhammad said he had visions where he could hear the words of God. Consequently Muhammad's ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The sharia deals mostly with tazir,jinayat and hadd. These offenses are to be heard in front of the qadi, who is a judge. Sharia courts consist of courts of first instance and appeals courts. Cases that are fairly small such as minor civil and criminal cases are seen in the summary courts of first instance. A single qadi hears all summary court hearings. Then the general courts handle all cases that are more severe, three qadis listen to cases that entail serious crimes such as murder. Decisions made in these courts can be appealed through the sharia appeals court. The appeals court has three departments, personal status suits, penal suits, and all other types of suits. A panel of several qadis as well as the Chief Justice hear all the cases. Religious law as a whole, especially Islamic law, as it is very strict and structured, brings believers together and separates them from non–believers. There has been much debate over Islamic law, many westerners believe that Muslims should abandon their practices and turn over to democracy. Which has caused a few countries to have a dual legal system. Which is when the government is secular but Muslims can chose to bring certain cases such as financial or familial disputes to sharia courts. The exact control of the sharia courts varies from country to country but it typically includes divorce, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Nature and Authority of Sharia Law Essay PAGE 1 – THE NATURE AND AUTHORITY OF THE SHARIA PAGE 2 – HOW THE WILL OF GOD MAY BE KNOWN REGARDING CONTEMPORAY ISSUES PAGE 3 – AUTHORITY PAGE 4 – IMPORTANCE (GUIDE TO LIFE, ACCURACY) PAGE 5 – DIFFERING UNDERSTANDINGS OF IJTIHAD PAGE 6 – GLOSSARY Nature and Authority of the Shari'a In technical terms it is a clearly defined way of following the guidance of God that was left as a pattern for Islamic living by each of the messengers: Muhammad [SAW] left a Shari'a left for the Muslims that was based on the rules and regulations of the faith. We have seen this through the way Muslims pray five times a day keep the fast, obtaining the five pillars. The Shari'a is never an arbitrary law made up by the prophets or by a vote ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A mujtahid is an Islamic scholar who is competent to interpret sharia by Ijtihad. The Qur'an commands Ijithad in early Islam as it was the common practice and later it was combined with early Islamic philosophy. Slowly it fell out of practice in the Sunni fiqh for many reasons. A western scholar called Joseph Schacht stated that the close of the door of Ijtihad had occurred by the beginning for the 10th century. Other scholars such as Wael Hallaq demonstrated that Ijtihad has remained an essential part of the Sunni Muslim tradition, despite the emphasis on the taqlid. Hallaq wrote that a minority always claimed that a properly–qualified scholar must have the right to ijtihad at all times. Long after the 10th century the principles of ijtihad continued to be discussed in the Islamic legal literature. Qiya's; In Islamic jurisprudence, Qiya's is the process of deductive analogy in which the teachings of the Hadith are compared and contrasted with those of the Qur'an, in order to apply a known injunction to a new circumstance and create a new injunction. The ruling of the Sunnah and the Qur'an may be
  • 14. used to solve or provide a response to a new problem that may arise. This, maybe the only the case providing that the set precedent or paradigm and the new problem that has come about will share operative causes (illah). Illah is the specific set of circumstances that trigger a certain law into action. Sunni Islam and Shia Islam share ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Bill Of Rights And Sharia Similarities Sharia Law and the Bill of Rights: A Drastic Difference Sharia law, also known as "Islamic law" is defined as guidelines that regulate people's way of living at home and public when living under a legal system based on Islam. In contrast, the Bill of Rights are ten amendments added to the United States Constitution to protect freedom of assembly, speech, and worship. The difference between Sharia law and the Bill of Rights are severe and deserve examination. Freedom of speech and religion, right to a trial, and penalties for crime are different when you compare Sharia law to the Bill of Rights, however, they are also similar in some of these regards. Sharia law is used in Islamic countries to control public and private behavior, as well as ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Adultery is punishable by 100 lashes if the adulterer is not married, and punishable by death by stoning if the adulterer is married. Homosexuality, blasphemy, treason, and murder are punishable by death. Theft is punishable by amputation of a hand and foot, or just a hand. Sharia law also differs on punishments depending on which country Sharia law is under effect in, making it unclear what punishments to certain crimes are. In contrast, the Bill of Rights states in amendment VIII that cruel or unusual punishments are not allowed, along with a ban on excessive bail requirements and fines that are too heavy. Sharia law does not take pity on anyone committing crime, ensuring that its citizens will not risk committing the crime because of the horrible consequences. The Bill of Rights, however, protects its citizens from unfair and inhumane punishments, allowing citizens to be aware that their actions do have consequences, but they will more than likely be prison time, which is either less severe than having a limb amputated. Similarly, the law and bill were put into place to protect the its citizens. With Sharia law, it is protecting the victims rights and viewing the wrongdoer as inhumane, versus the Bill of Rights, that acknowledges that the criminal is still a person who should not be punished as if they are an ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Islamic Philosophy And Islamic Theory As Jahiliyya is everywhere and affects everyone all around society, Bennett states " our whole environment, people's beliefs and ideas, habits and arts, rules and laws is Jahiliyya, even to the extent that what we consider to be Islamic culture, Islamic sources, Islamic philosophy and Islamic thought are also constructs of Jahiliyya" (Bennett, 2005, p.200). For all Muslims to escape this, they must return to the original source, the Quran and follow the teachings that are used in the Quran. According to Calvert, Qutb states "once Quranic principles are implemented in their entirely Muslim societies will find their God–given potential and slough off the defeatism that has plagued them for the past two centuries or more" (Calvert, 2013.p4). In the Quran, it is stated, "Do they seek the judgment of the Jahiliyyah? But– for a people who believe – who can be better than Allah for judgment?" (Al–Mayeedah: 50). To worship other than God and live by the laws and commands other than the Quranic revelation is being in a state of Jahiliyya. Qutb recognised Islam as a culturally, programmatic system with numerous political commands controlling the Muslim countries. He supported Islam as a socio–political organisation that covered politics, civilisation and the economy. His ethical concept was the relationship of Muslims to God's words versus the materialistic world. Islamic social life revolves around family with correct laws that are followed in relation between the male and the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Movie Analysis : ' Timboktu ' After viewing the film, Timboktu, I felt intrigued and left with many questions. I believe that this film was the best directed and produced film we have seen thus far. I believe this because I felt as if I was emotionally connected to Kidane and his family. His character proved to be loyal, fearless, and loving. These traits were evident when the Jihadists were discussing his punishment for killing the fisherman. The Sharia law states that he should be sentenced for death and Kidane tells the Jihadists, "I can accept my death, but what I will not be able to accept is not seeing my daughter's face everyday." Kidane has come to terms with what he has done and knows that killing him was wrong, even if it was by accident, and accepts punishment. Besides from the fearlessness, he tears up when thinking about losing his daughter and wife, Satima. At that moment the Jihadists even said it themselves, "I feel bad for him." I myself sympathized for Kidane and gained more respect for the man he is. Sissako zooms in on Kidane 's worried face and it is silent as the background noise drowns out. This technique used by Sissako enhanced the emotion of what could have been a simple scene. The silence forces the viewer to focus on Kidane even closer, which is where I felt my emotions for Kidane. There were many instances when the cinematography contributed to the themes of the film. For example, the scene with Kidane and the fisherman after the pistol is accidently shot at ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Sharia In Canada Essay Canadian Multiculturalism Canada is a country with an unique cultural diversity. Unlike many other societies, Canada thrives on diversity, acceptance and respect values. Multiculturalism encourages new comers and people from different backgrounds to identify themselves as a part of the Canadian society. Therefore, giving everyone a voice and means to express their opinions. Some people might argue that multiculturalism is naïve or utopian–like. For example, in the video Sharia In Canada, one of the speakers mentioned that applying the same laws to different cultural and/or religious backgrounds wouldn't work; that even if the end goal was to treat everyone equally, by allowing different cultural or religious groups, different standards ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Some of the speakers during the video, Sharia in Canada, made an emphasis in the distinction between religion and politics. Sharia is the law of the religion, an ideology tightly interconnected with the government of many Muslims countries. Multiculturalism and religious freedom allow different groups to have their own values, but that does not mean that religious ideologies have to be part of politics. Nonetheless, for individuals or groups that want to have a political agenda related to their culture, different paths already exist. As mentioned in Chapter 1, Chapter 6 and others; advocacy groups, lobbyist, and political parties are among the "standard" pathways to the Canadian constitution. Different opinions and political ideologies can be proposed and open for public debate. However, as mentioned in the video, sometimes the motives, and analogies of different Islamic political leaders can be questionable. Currently, many Muslims might feel vulnerable and oppressed due to recent events lead by different Islamic groups. As a result, they might feel alienated and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Strict Interpretation Of Sharia By The Taliban Strict interpretation of Sharia by the Taliban was enforced in all the regions captured by the Taliban. Some areas had harsher rules than other, Kabul was one of the cities were strict rules were reinforced since Kabul was the most liberty region because of communist ideology. The rural regions were affect as much, since they were already traditional and observed Sharia laws prior to the Taliban. The restriction imposed on the Afghan people included: prohibition of women from work, prohibition of women and girls from schools, females were not allowed to talk to opposite sex once they reach puberty, women had to be accompanied by male relative, women were required to wear burqa, men were required to pray five times a day in the mosque, beard, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. The Story Of Persepolis By Marjane Satrapi To most individuals in today's society, the issues associated with the Islamic religion are widely assumed as extreme and very convoluted. The average person has only heard rumors about what exactly the Quran says or how Sharia law is interpreted and implemented. The story of Persepolis sheds light onto some of the inner workings of how Islamic life and Sharia law affected a population and shaped the Islamic Revolution in Iran. This story is staged during a time of extensive change within Iran, Marjane Satrapi documents this occurrence through her own firsthand experience growing up in the years immediately preceding the Islamic Revolution and through her early teen years before leaving for Austria. Persepolis was the capital city of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Sharia Law is strictly governed by the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith. Sharia itself translates to God's divine law. Examples of Sharia Law include but are not limited to: criminal, civil and family rulings. Some of the primary criminal offenses included under Sharia Law are: theft, apostasy, blasphemy, adultery, rape, sodomy, lesbianism, prostitution and consumption of alcohol. Civil cases are usually limited to financial contracts, marriage, debt and financial support. Sharia courts not only treat women and men differently in sentencing and testimony but the outcome of a sentence can vary greatly on the forgiveness of a person wronged in a certain case. Marjane Satrapi, born in Rasht, Iran in 1969, to a middle class family was raised primarily in the city of Tehran. Both Marjane's mother and father were deeply involved in political activism. After the revolution she moves to Austria where she completed the majority of her lower level education at Lycee Francais de Vienne, at which time she fell ill and returned to Iran. She would later be married and divorced to a veteran of the Iraq–Iran war before moving to France. Being raised in a culture that was focused around Marxist ideals gave light to a different type of thought, which differed greatly from the traditional Muslim family raised in a middle eastern country. Marjane has many views that are depicted throughout this story which do not align with ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Islamic Banking: Sharia Compliant Finance Introduction: Islamic banking is banking action that is reliable with the ethics of sharia and its applied presentation over the change of Islamic economics. As such, a more right word for 'Islamic banking' is 'Sharia compliant finance'. Sharia forbids getting of exact interest or fees for loans of money, whether the expense is stable or moving. Deal in businesses that provide goods or services considered contrary to Islamic principles (for example pork or alcohol) is also forbidden "bad and forbidden". Although these preventions have been functional historically in varying degrees in Muslim countries and societies to avoid unIslamic practices, only in the late 20th century were a amount of Islamic banks formed to relate these ethics to private or semi–private commercial organizations contained by the Muslim community. The first recent testing with Islamic banking can be traced to the organization of the Mit Ghamr funds Bank in Egypt in 1963. Throughout the past four decades Islamic banking has full–grown quickly in terms of size and number of players. Islamic banking is currently practiced in more than 50 countries like In Iran, Pakistan, and Sudan, only Islamic banking is allowed. 1. Need for professional bankers: They require for expert bankers as well as managers cannot be more than emphasize. a few number of bankers at this time running by the direct participation by himself or by the boss how don't cover much experience of Islamic bank activities and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Sufism Vs Sharia While Sharia is a community based legal system based primarily on the hadiths and the Quran, Sufism is a more spiritual approach to Islam that incorporates mysticism. Followers of both approaches to Islam partake in their practices because they believe it will make them closer to God. While the wish to get closer to God is a huge similarity, the contrast in how the followers do so creates differences between these two systems. The difference in these two systems includes their stance on alcohol, music, dancing, and the worshiping of saints. Not only are their position on these practices different but Sharia followers don't regard these Sufi practices as being a part of Islam. These fundamental differences makes finding common ground between ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. The Pros And Cons Of The Sharia Pro–democracy intellectuals also argue that a democratic system is necessary to comply with the Islamic principle that all men are created equally and thus a system that denies equality is anti– Islamic. This is a response to the Arab monarchs in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Morocco, among others, who use religion to legitimize their power. (Espositol & Voll, 1996) A Sudanese intellectual, Abdelwahab El–Affendi, expressed this idea in a publication of Islam21c: "No Muslim questions the sovereignty of God or the rule of Shari'ah [the Islamic legal path]. However, most Muslims do (and did) have misgivings about any claims by one person that he is sovereign. The sovereignty of one man contradicts the sovereignty of God, for all men are equal in ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Hoowever, due to the various interpretations of how a Muslim should live, the Sharia is not always applied equally. Nevertheless, the Sharia influences the legal codes of most Muslim countries, at greater or lesser extent. (Johnson & Aly Sergie, 2014) The Sharia, when applied strictly, is in direct contradiction with democracy and the values associated to it. This is mainly due to absence of equality, tolerance and freedom of thought. Under Sharia Law, women and non–Muslims are treated as inferiors or second–class citizens. Under a system in which not everyone is treated as equal, democracy cannot be instituted. (Billion Bibles Organization, 2015) As Michael Curtis, a professor of Political Science at Rutgers University, wrote: "Sharia Law is discriminatory against women and children, denying them rights that have been won over the last two centuries in democratic countries. Muslim women, treated as inferiors, are often not allowed to take advantage of the protection from discrimination or abuse provided by the secular courts. They are often pressured by their families to go to tribunals where the principles of Sharia law are applied" (Curtis, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Research Paper On Noor Takaful TASK 1 COMPANY SELECTED Targeted Takaful Company in the UAE: Noor Takaful PJSC TASK 2 INTRODUCTION Noor Takaful is a Dubai based public joint stock company that provides takaful services. Established on 7 January 2009, Noor Takaful was awarded the title of 'best takaful operator' within 11 months of its establishment. Noor Takaful has three outlets and serves only in the UAE. Noor Takaful is made up of two sister companies– Noor Takaful Family and Noor Takaful General. Both the companies are owned by Noor Investment Group and 10% of its shares are owned by the Noor bank. Noor Takaful has a contemporary approach towards Islamic insurance, which has enabled them to be at the forefront of the industry in the country. It has enabled Noor Takaful ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... According to a recent survey, the customers in Muslim countries object to the concept of insurance as they are still unaware about the mechanisms of takaful and its benefits. IFIs play a vital role in developing the takaful industry and implementing it across the entire globe. It's not only scholars and IFIs who are responsible, but marketers should also be responsible in helping the concept of takaful develop in the market and promote new products and services. The market is becoming more sophisticated in the present world, and with cut throat competition, IFIs and marketers of takaful must carefully and innovatively release their products and services, keeping in mind the preference of their customers. Inspite of all this, there is lack of awareness among the customers. Many people are even unaware of the term 'takaful'. SHARIAH RULINGS: The Sharia regulatory framework is another major challenge for takaful. Setting up an appropriate Sharia regulatory framework for takaful can be a long and tiring process, and at times conflicts in interest between the Sharia scholars may ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Shariah In The US Legal System An Arabic word, Shariah, which translates to "a path to be followed", has caused great controversy in the United States legal system throughout the past few years. New Jersey, in particular, has been at the center of this debate, when in 2010 a New Jersey Judge refused to grant a restraining order to a woman against her husband for raping her, as the family court judge found the husband to be abiding by his Muslim beliefs regarding spousal duties (Lott). However, Shariah, does not simply consist of legal rules, it covers three main components – belief, character, and actions – in personal life. The belief component commands those belonging to the Muslim faith to believe in God and other aspects of the faith. In terms of character, Sharia commands ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It provides the guidelines for Muslims to live under in order to follow Islam. As has been shown recently, the United States cannot trust religious law to replace United States law. The example being the Catholic Church, who after discovering that some of its priests had committed statutory rape, a crime which under the US legal code is serious, simply gave their priests what could equate to a slap on the wrist, while simultaneously deciding not to inform the secular authorities. We can see these same issues in the punishments that are given out for misdeeds under Shariah law. First, many of the punishments that are given out are already overlapping with American criminal law. For example, the punishment for apostasy (rejecting Islam) is the death penalty. However, while the United States does implement the death penalty, it would be in direct violation of the First Amendment to execute someone for their religious beliefs or lack thereof. On the other hand, under Sharia law many crimes that would be serious crimes under United States law, such as beating, go unpunished. Going back to the example of the Catholic Church, should Shariah law be able to operate within the United States we would most certainly see clashes between religious and secular law. While the Church hid the crimes in violation of its own principles, under Shariah law the differences between Islamic and secular moral codes are clear, which would likely cause ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Sharia Law And Islamic Law Essay Sara AlSabeeh Intro to Islam Zeinab Mahmoud December 19th 2016 Sharia law Introduction Sharia law is an ancient compilation of religious rules that most Muslim nations seek reference in governing their people. Also defined as Islamic law, the essence of sharia laws emanated from the life of Prophet Mohammed known as the hadiths as well as the Quran teachings. The hadiths entail the vocal expressions of prophet Muhammad on divine life and his condemnation of immoral behavior that undermine the acceptable way of life. The teachings are accepted by the Muslim community who affirm that Muhammad's teachings supplement the functionality of the Quran. On the other hand, the Quran, which forms the core reference on Muslim beliefs and regulations provides moral and spiritual guidance among the Muslims. It also dictates how the Muslims should interact with the non–Muslim community without contravening on the sharia doctrines (Hallaq 20– 25). The Quran tenets encompass various life aspects that include God's teachings, the way of harmonious living in the community, moral virtues, the regulations on financial matters, and specific obligations among Muslims males and females. In general, the sharia law is an extended platform that provides guidance on family affairs, criminal judgment, political perception, and economic factors. The law thrives on the precepts of religious attributions to God. Since the emergence of sharia law, various Islamic nations have endorsed most or parts of the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Sharia Research Paper Course Essay 4 The Muslim religion had originated from the prophet Muhammad who claimed to have been visited by Gabriel, one of God's angles, who supposedly exposed the words of God to Muhammad. Because of these events with the interaction between the angel preaching the words of God to Muhammad, it later fashioned the Qur'an which is known today as the Islam Bible. The word Islam and Muslim refers to surrendering to the almighty God and his laws. Soon after, the development of the Sharia was underway. The Sharia, known as Islamic law, sparked the development after the nomadic tribes in the Arabian Peninsula worshiped and adored many gods. Each Arabian tribe has their own system of laws focusing mainly on matrimony, hospitableness, and retribution. The Qur'an, which was fashioned from the angel's preaching's to Muhammad, had morals of human behavior which thus began the Islamic law known as Sharia. The Sharia essentially contains laws that benefit men and cripples the almost all ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The name originated from Muhammad's uncle (Abbas). The Abbasid Dynasty recognized numerous constructions of the countless significant mosques and structures, including the Abu Dulaf Mosque and the fabled Great Mosque of Samarra, once the largest mosque in the world. From around 718, members of Abbas's family (Hashemite clan) would operate collectively to increase jurisdiction of the empire and by skillful propaganda won much support, especially from Shia Arabs and Persians in Khorasan. Open rebellion in 747, under the leadership of Abu Muslim, directed to the downfall of Marwan II, the last Umayyad caliph, at the Battle of the Great Zab River in Mesopotamia and to the declaration of the primary Abbasid caliph, Abu al– Abbas ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Information About Saudi Arabia 's Law System Significance for knowledge Education and knowledge are the basis of empowerment. Any time an individual accesses some knowledge no matter how little or insignificance it is, one moves a step forward. Some knowledge changes a part of an individual's thinking, behavior and most importantly, if not 100% some percentage sticks to a person's mind which helps in different circumstances. Information about Saudi Arabia's law system is crucial to anyone who wishes to know some history about their judicial system especially law students who might require carrying out some case studies. Knowledge also is an important element in the evaluation of a country. Through learning, one can compare and observe whether there have been any notable changes either as improvement or as failures. Findings Every country has a way to maintain order and to ensure that laws are uniform and citizens follow them failure to which people might face charges in courts of law or the set justice systems. It is to this effect that Saudi Arabia like most Arab countries uses the Sharia law as their signature judicial system at the domestic level to solve disputes emerging amongst members of the community. The system has a manner in which it operates by and leaders who ensure that the system works efficiently. Everyone wants to live a peaceful life where tolerance and reconciliation are the virtues that define their society. When disputes are, solved working becomes easy as people with different points of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Sharia Law The politics take center staged in Hollywood disconcerted in action are totally ignorant of pertinent facts pertaining to the danger looming the United States. Fabric of liberals danced and rapped to the Grammy inviting the Muslim free from consequences. Most of the population has no knowledge about the Islamic agenda. Furthermore; the rappers would do well to investigate the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, examine the ideology of Wahhabism propagated by Saudi Arabia and the intend to infiltrate Europe and US without firing a single shot. Let us take a look at the organization. The organization is the second largest inter–governmental organization throughout the world after the United Nations. The organization, founded in 1959 consisting ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In the OIC third observatory report to the United Nations it seeks for Muslim refugee accommodation by the host country opposed to assimilation and seen as the best strategy to integrate The Muslims either by immigration or refugee status protected by Sharia Law expect accommodation not assimilation. The underlying motive in Sharia Law frees the Muslim from assimilation, integration, and therefore retain genuine identity as a Muslim. The host country has no alternative to accept the Muslim protected by the United Nations charter and observatory report to accommodate capitulating consequently, in the case of Europe, sophistication and law. The Muslim has the freedom to practice Sharia as in England set up a legal system contrary to British law. It seems to be horrific for the Muslim to perceive Sariah as acceptable believing the value of Sariah as just and righteous at the expense of the British, for example. And not only in England the Muslim persuades his or her righteousness, but throughout Europe and United States. The intertwined language of the OIC embodied by fifty–seven Muslim states and the United Nations agreed to the resolution of intolerance and discrimination against Muslims. However; the view turned depict host countries as victims of sponsoring a deadly ideology negating western values and national identity. The intolerance and discrimination to the contrary not against Muslims; instead the host country stricken by Sharia Law and forced to submit to a medieval ideology. Western Law deemed unfit for the Muslim and Sharia tailored perfectly unchangeable due to its omnipotent nature. Unless Americans wake up and examine the ideology and riveting purpose to enforce Islamic Law the melding of globalization under the Sacred Canopy of Islam has no alternative to unfold in an astutely manner a Universal ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Improving Women's Rights in Territories under Sharia Law Introduction Human Rights Council Improving women's rights in territories under Sharia law CHEMUN 2014 Background Notes – HRC Sharia, a set of laws and rules for self–government, is derived from the Quran. Not only does it deal in secular fields, such as politics and economics, it also guides hygiene, etiquette, diet, prayer, etc. In addition, it talks about a woman's role in society. Women are expected to be "obedient," while men are required to be their "maintainers." It establishes a gender hierarchy, compromising the some basic freedoms and rights of females. In a speech for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Navi Pillay stated, "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights promises a world that is free and equal, and we will only honor that promise if everyone – without exception – enjoys the protection they deserve." ! Definition of Key Terms Sharia law (Also called Syaria law or Islamic law) Sharia law refers to a moral code established by the religion of Islam. It outlines gender roles in Islam and provides guidelines by which to live everyday. In addition, it lists consequences and punishments for not following said laws. Islam Mixed system A religion whose guiding principles are articulated in the Qu'ran. They believe the purpose of life is to worship god. Many sectors, with different rules of government, exist. !2 CHEMUN 2014 Background Notes – HRC Sharia law is followed by different territories to different extents. One form is where a ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Sharia Law Essay This research will be defining the concept of Sharia law, and the types of crimes that comes under Sharia law and the punishments given for each for them. The analysis will be determining and exploring the differences of Sharia law and English law. The discussion will be based on the possible idea of implementing areas of Sharia law to the English legal system, and the problems that this will cause in the English legal system in reflection to the Human Rights Act 1998. Sources of Sharia law: The rules and regulations of Sharia law stems from one source, which is the Qur'an. The Qur'an is the Muslim's holy book, which contains the words of Allah (God) that were sent to his Prophet Muhammad to deliver to the Muslim Ummah (Muslim ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The idea in the punishments is that it will deter the offenders from committing crimes and that will help in the rehabilitation of the offender. The last category of crime in Sharia law is Qisas. This is an ancient form of remedying the damages caused to a victim. This can be defined in the light of the statement of "an eye for an eye". Here the victim can seek his/her rights to reclaim compensation for the damages caused. The idea is that, for example, if someone is killed then the family has the right to seek Qisas punishment from the murderer. The punishments varies, however, the most known punishment is Diya, which is a sum of money paid from the offender to the victim's siblings. The siblings may also seek to have a public execution or they may also seek to pardon the offender. Crimes that are punishable under the Qisas category are: wilful murder, murder by mistake, causing injury wilfully, and causing injury by mistake. It must be noted that all the above crimes are regarded as making war against Allah and his Apostle. However, there are certain groups that are held not legally responsible for their crimes, these are: children up to the age of puberty, insane people, people who commit a crime while sleeping. How does Sharia law differ from English law? Sharia law differs significantly from ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. Similarities Of Plato And Islam PLATO AND ISLAM The world's fastest growing religion that originated in the Middle East may have a lot more in common with a philosopher from Ancient Greece than many may think. Although Islam came many years after Plato, and originated in a completely different part of the world, they have major key similarities. Some of these similarities include both of their views on the soul, Plato's philosophy and Sharia (Islamic Law), and their view on the concept of moral absolutism. The astounding similarities will be discussed further in the following paragraphs. The first quality that Plato and Islam have in common are their concept of the soul. "Plato also believed that the soul existed before it inhabited the body. But as soon as the soul wakes up in a human body it has forgotten all the perfect ideas" He also goes on to say that one experiences a "longing to return to its true origin" (Sophie's World). Plato believes that the soul is immortal and eternal, and everything in this world except the soul is temporary. Islam also believes that when the soul wakes up in the human body, it has forgotten the covenant made between them and God. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) once said, "Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a wayfarer." You are just a soul travelling in this world and the body is your vessel. This world and everything in it is temporary, so you should treat it as such. One should not treat it like a home because it is temporary. Treating it like a home will cause endless suffering. Plato says that a virtuous person is rewarded not only in this life, but even more after death. Islam also believes that the virtuous man is not only rewarded in this life, but even more after death. Islam believes that you get rewarded in the afterlife (heaven.) "But those who have faith and work righteousness, they are companions of the garden. Therein shall they abide forever" ( Quran, 2:82). The people who act with virtue and strive to be better people everyday will be rewarded in heaven. Plato also believed that the soul is fundamentally pure but becomes deformed when it comes in contact with the body. Islam, like Plato, also believes that the soul is fundamentally pure, but once we come to earth God gives us ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. The Integration Of Sharia Law Essay It is impossible to turn on the news without seeing some coverage relating to Islam. This coverage is typically negative, but it has resulted in the terms "Islam" and "Sharia law" being brought to the attention of many people. In America, it is feared that Sharia law will be implemented in some form or fashion. However, a pluralist system integrating Sharia law is already being installed in Britain. This system has many impacts not just in Britain, but also the world. Britain is an example of a modern, western country implementing Sharia despite rampant Islamophobia. The continuing immigration of Muslims due to unrest in the Middle East, the integration of Sharia law in other countries is a possibility and continuing increase of Islamophobia, the integration of Sharia law is a relevant topic for many countries. Since World War II, Muslims have immigrated to Britain for chances of a better life. From the start, they have faced hostility from the host population. Racial tensions existed from the start, creating ethnic enclaves. This division left racial and ethnic minorities isolated from the majority, leaving them to lead totally separate lives. In the 1960s, there was a push to accept diversity, however this only occurred if the minority accepted British values. This led to the establishment of mosques, Islamic schools, and restaurants that offered Halaal food. However, in the 1990s the Muslim community was brought into more conflict with the host population. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Marriage And Family : Examining The Conflict Between... Marriages and Family: Examining the Conflict Between the Sharia Law and Muslim Women Rights in Canada Canada has welcomed many people from all over the world to become a part of its' nation. It is no surprise that Canada is considered to be one of the most multicultural countries in the world. To continue to foster its strong multicultural identity, Canada tries to accommodate people from various religions, cultures, and ethnicities. Many implementations have been made to make the nation an inclusive society for its inhabitants. One of the many adaptations that the country has made concerning the growth of multiculturalism is the agreement of the Islamic (Sharia) law practice in Ontario – with the consent of both parties it can be used in ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 2). So, religious practices can be viewed as acceptable in the eyes of its practitioners, but unacceptable by those observing the religion from the outside (mainstream Canadians). The Canadian laws, policies, and legislations have a unique approach to the practice of worship. It encourages religious groups to practice their faith not only in their private lives but also in public domains. For many years, Ontario has been permitting pluralism for the primary reason of the mass population of diverse religion followings. According to Razavy (2010), "in acknowledging the existence of legal pluralism in the lives of many Canadians, for years the province of Ontario permitted, through the Arbitration Act, the operation of religiously–based arbitration courts that catered to various religious communities" (p. 164). The idea of the Sharia law in Ontario back in 2003 brought many perspectives of Islam to light. However, the idea should not be seen as a surprise as other religious (Christianity and Judaism) and non–religious groups, has been allowed arbitration in private matters for years before. Korteweg (2008) mentioned, "After the [Arbitration Act] came into effect in 1992, Jewish and Christian groups set up arbitration boards that ruled [by] accordance with their religious principles" (p. 436). The Arbitration Act is a good thing because it allows the practice of various faiths under the current ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. The Sharia Law And Islamic Law The Sharia law is the build of Islamic law. It help Islamic law become what people know of it today. Many people live under this legal system that is based on Islam which some private parts of life are controlled. The Islamic law is the sacred legal system prevailing the members of the Islamic belief. This one is resulting from the religious principles of Islam, mainly the Quran and the Hadith. However, Sharia law is the law of Islam, This law is originally based on the actions and words of Muhammad, which are named "Sunnah," and the Quran, that he wrote (2016). The Sharia law covers numerous of topics while some others may deal with public behavior, private behavior and private beliefs. Out of all the legal systems throughout the world currently, Islam's Sharia law is the utmost disturbing and firm, particularly contrary to women. For example, according to the law a man can beat his wife for disobedience, a woman cannot speak alone to a man who is not her relative of husband, and a female heir inherits half of what a male heir inherits and other laws against them. These laws that have been made really shows no fairness to the rights women. Islamic law signifies one and only of the world 's great legal systems. As an illustration, the Judaic law influenced western legal systems, Islamic law made as a significant part of the religion. The term "Sharia" is an Arabic term meaning the right path and discusses the traditional Islamic law (2016). Subsequently the Sharia ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Freedom of Speech, Comparing Freedom of Expression in the... University of Westminster MA in International Journalism Freedom of Expression Comparing Freedom of Expression in the Statutory Law and the Sharia Law (Human Rights Act 1998 of The British law as an exemplar) Dissertation Submitted for The MA Degree in International Journalism University of Westminster By Motasem Ahmed Dalloul Copyright (2012), University of Westminster and Motasem Ahmed Dalloul Introduction Getting in touch with media law during the first semester of my Masters gave me a sense of the importance of law in general because it consists of acts and articles which organise most issues in the human's life in a way that protects ethics and morals. Regardless of the hypocrisy and double– standards ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The term is often used synonymously with Sharia." Therefore, like other contemporary researchers of similar topics, I am going to use the expression Sharia Law to mean the old word: Fiqh. Sources of the Sharia Law There is no difference between any of the Muslim scholars that the main sources of all information, not only about the details of the life of mankind, but also about the details of the whole universe are the Holy Qur'an, then, the Holy Sunnah. In addition, it is a matter of a universal belief among Muslims and many of non–Muslims that the Holy Qur'an in the hands of people is the real book revealed by Allah (SWT) to his Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) fourteen centuries ago. The same is the 100% authenticity of certain books of Hadith, i.e. Saheeh Al–Bukhari and Saheeh Muslim. Sunnah is included in the Hadith books.
  • 37. Definition of the Holy Qur'an Nooriddin Antar says: "Qur'an is the Speech of Allah (SWT) which was descended to His Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), written in the Mos'haf, reported from generation to another generation by ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Islamic Accounting: Critical Insight In Its Growth And Islamic Accounting: Critical Insight in its Growth and Challenges The typical day of an Accountant probably seems excruciating to most people uninterested in this field. You prepare assets, liability, and capital account entries. You analyze financial actions and make suggestions for the company. You're essentially going through account information all day. Now, just imagine doing all of this but incorporating religious laws into it. Sounds a lot more different than the latter. You now have a lot more to consider when making these financial decisions. Seems more interesting, right? Religion and Accounting. These are two concepts, who at first glance have absolutely no correlation whatsoever. Both are very complex and broad subjects. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It regulates public and private behaviors and actions of people" (Mulcahy). Sharia law consists of an exceptionally broad topic span and has been interpreted many ways, especially on unclear points. Mulcahy said "Although the word of Sharia cannot be altered, like any other religious text it should not be interpreted word for word. This has obviously not been the case and has led to religious extremism and a strong split between Muslims". The rules of Sharia are single–handedly what distinguish Islamic Accounting from other methods. Islamic accounting includes an ethical and moral code of conduct, Sharia. Although Islamic accounting does not have a set form of rules like conventional accounting there are three general principles which should be incorporated: "truthfulness, justice, and honesty" (Badshah). The process focuses on analyzing transactions both economically and socially to ensure no harm is brought to society. Sharia prohibits any sort of riba, more commonly known as interest, in Islamic accounting. This method also introduces profit and risk sharing in which both the bank and investor benefit and lose simultaneously. This idea of both the investor and the bank sharing gains and losses is very distinct and and as Mulcahy said, "This is probably the key distinguisher of Islamic accounting and conventional accounting as we know it. I think this is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. The Pros And Cons Of Sharia Goodfellas countries Sharia: the practice room and legal culture are that the Sharia does not matter, as European countries. This is the case of Tunisia, Algeria, Lebanon and Syria. Sometimes, there are few surprises, the judge may choose to rule according to Sharia but rather concerns the right of the family business law or commercial law (Anton, 2013). Countries dominated by the Sharia: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Sudan. The Saudi constitution stipulates that Sharia governs the right. Saudi judges even have the power to review the constitutionality of laws and eliminate those not compatible with Sharia. How it is codified in Saudi Arabia? Some say it comes from the Hanbali rite, which is not quite true. In the right of the Saudi arbitration ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He was able to detach his personal dimension (linked to the Roman citizen) to become territorial. Geographically and historically, it undeniably clear that Muslim jurists had knowledge of Roman law (Joanna, 2016). When studying the sources of Islamic law, one is struck by the elegance and genius of Muslim jurists. It is hard to believe that Islamic law was born as an isolated; this right has certainly stirred cultures, due to the Muslim conquest of several cultural spheres. It could be a process of Islamisation of the principles of customs and local rights. The jurisprudential casuistry and Islamic law articulates well with the nature of the similar Roman law. Reasoning methods have been borrowed from Roman law to which they had access, such as reasoning by analogy the principles of ethics, good faith and fairness (John, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. What Are The Similarities Between The Hammurabi Code And... Since the dawn of man, Hammurabi's Code has been considered to be the most intrusive and strictest laws, especially against women. However, nowadays, there is another law called "Sharia" about which many people have questioned if there is a similarity between this law and the Hammurabi's Code. This essay will examine how Hammurabi's Code connects to modern–day Sharia Law in terms of geographical, cultural, and legislative similarities and differences. And throughout the comparison between the Hammurabi's Code and the Sharia Law, we could come up with a clearer view about evolution of these laws in each period of time, in the past, at present and in the future and how Hammurabi's Code and Sharia Law have affected the people who follow these ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Sadly, views of people in some of countries nowadays is still as foggy and limited as the people's views thousand years ago. Having studied these laws, we learned that we need to respect women and honour them. They are very well deserved to be treated fairly, and to be looked up to. Hopefully in the near future, the legal system in Muslim countries will be changed in a positive way to foster the roles of women in the society. Women should have more freedom and should not considered as a tool of labor or a slave for ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 41. The Current State Of Sharia Law The current State of Sharia Law in Africa Nicholas D. Salinas Celeste Garcia Martha C. Perez Joselin Mata Texas A&M International University Abstract Africa isn't not necessarily considered to be a region that has a majority of muslim communities, it does inhabit a surprising amount who do practice that religion. A particular and highly influenced aspect of the muslim community is that of sharia law. Sharia is basically the legal code many of those who are muslim practice. Though many would see a legal code as "straightforward" in its ways, sharia law holds up to many interpretations; ranging to what can be seen as "liberal" sharia to "radical–terroristic" sharia. Throughout the explanations in this essay on the current state of sharia law in Africa, it is important to note that the only aspect of sharia law in Africa, which is the "radical–terroristic" perception, will be discussed in this article. Throughout this essay, "The Current State of Sharia Law in Africa" will be addressed using news headlines, examples, the law code and procedures countries are taking in order to contain the spread of this particular comprehension of sharia law. Different affairs that are included in this essay include Boko Haram and the violence that his has brought, government instability, Hadd punishment and felonies, and how it has influenced many aspects of living in certain regions of Africa. Many times, sharia law appears on the international headlines, but usually in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 42. Sharia In Australia The debate against Sharia goes much further than that, and instead becomes an argument against Islam itself. One such argument, is that Islam is not in fact a religion and instead is a political ideology. This is a main belief of One Nation with one of their policies being to call for an inquiry or Royal Commission to determine if Islam is a religion or political ideology. This belief is due to the idea that Islam does not separate religion and politics, yet that isn't entirely true. There are around 6200 verses in the Quran, however, only around 500 of those actually relate to anything legal, which actually isn't that many in comparison. This is why there is there is Islamic law as well, which doesn't necessarily have to be followed, especially ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... There are a number of differences between divorce in Australia and in Sharia; however, despite them being different, mostly Sharia's laws on divorce aren't illegal under Australian law; which means it would not go against Australian way of life, and would also abide by the law of the land, meaning Sharia in regards to divorce is not incompatible with Australian society. As I also mentioned before, Sharia courts can help Muslims in Australia to feel more at home and better represented, but this goes even further with divorce. Simply getting a divorce through an Australian Family Court, while being legally binding, may not be viewed that way in Muslim communities and it may be difficult for the divorce as well as the participating parties to be accepted within these communities. (Black, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...