Gravitas Plus | The Sharia Law
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Afghanistan and Iran have transitioned from modern states to enforcing strict Islamic laws under Sharia, impacting various aspects of life based on interpretations from five schools of Sharia. Extremist and clerical misuse of Sharia has led to oppressive practices, justifying violence against women, emphasizing the importance of modern reflection and revision.
Insights
- Afghanistan and Iran have transitioned from modern states with private faith to enforcing strict Islamic laws under Sharia, where hijabs are mandatory and Western clothing is discouraged.
- The five schools of Sharia, while differing in practice, share the same fundamental faith, impacting various aspects of life such as prayer, legal issues, marital disputes, and punishments, emphasizing the importance of understanding these nuances for a comprehensive view of Islamic law.
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Recent questions
What is Sharia law?
A legal and spiritual system in Islam.
How has Sharia law evolved in Afghanistan and Iran?
From modern states to strict Islamic laws.
What are the five schools of Sharia?
Hanbali, Maliki, Shafi, Hanafi, Jaffrey.
How does the misuse of Sharia impact women?
Oppressive practices and justification for violence.
Why is there a need for modern reflection and revision of Sharia law?
To address oppressive practices and promote equality.
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Summary
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Evolution of Sharia Law in Islamic States
- Afghanistan and Iran were once modern states where faith was private, burkas were optional, and women and men could interact freely.
- Today, both countries enforce strict Islamic laws, with hijabs mandatory and Western clothing frowned upon, under Sharia law.
- Sharia is Islam's legal and spiritual system, based on interpretations of the Quran, Sunnah, and Hadith, with five different schools of thought.
- The five schools of Sharia - Hanbali, Maliki, Shafi, Hanafi, and Jaffrey - differ in practice but not in fundamental faith, impacting prayer, legal matters, marital disputes, and punishments.
- The Sharia's implementation varies, with some countries enforcing discriminatory practices like polygamy and gender-based restrictions, often not rooted in Islamic texts.
- Misuse of Sharia by extremists and clerics has led to oppressive practices against women, justifying violence and wars in the name of religion, highlighting the need for modern reflection and revision.
