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How Sharia Courts Handle Divorce in Britain (Islam Documentary)

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The Sharia Court in Britain handles divorce cases under Islamic law, with a growing demand for religious rulings. Imran, Nasara, Ihram, and Ayesha are among those seeking guidance and resolution from the Sharia Council amidst challenges in integrating Sharia into British legal structures.

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  • Sharia Islamic law is being increasingly sought after by British Muslims, with 40% expressing a desire for its incorporation into British law, leading to the operation of Sharia Courts in the UK that handle divorce cases and other aspects of Muslim life.
  • The Sharia Court in Regent's Park mosque, London, has been operational for 25 years, dealing primarily with divorce cases to help resolve disputes and save marriages, showcasing the growing demand for religious rulings based on Islamic law in Britain.

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Summary

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"Sharia Courts in Britain: Resolving Muslim Disputes"

  • In Muslim countries, Sharia Islamic law is used to resolve issues, with 40% of British Muslims desiring Sharia to be part of British law.
  • Under Sharia, adulterers can be stoned to death, and thieves can have their hands cut off.
  • Sharia Courts in Britain are already operational, ruling on various aspects of Muslim life, including divorce.
  • The Sharia Court in Regent's Park mosque, London, has been running for 25 years, offering judgments based on Islamic law.
  • The Court deals primarily with divorce cases, aiming to help resolve disputes and save marriages.
  • Traditional values among British Muslims are being challenged by a new generation seeking their British Islamic identity.
  • Imran, a British Muslim, is seeking a religious divorce from his wife, Nasara, with the help of the Sharia Court.
  • The Islamic Sharia Council, a charity, provides spiritual guidance based on Sharia law to resolve marital disputes and other issues.
  • Imran's marital problems escalate when he takes a second wife in Pakistan, leading to an Islamic divorce with Nasara.
  • Imran seeks a fatwa from the Sharia Court to convince Nasara to reconcile, as Islamic divorce rules differ for men and women.

19:27

Islamic Court Divorce: Women's Struggle and Justice

  • Ihram Shahzad, a twenty-six-year-old woman, has sought a divorce from the Islamic court due to her husband's refusal to grant her one.
  • Liam, her husband, is on remand awaiting trial unrelated to their marriage, and they are now separated.
  • Their marriage was arranged conventionally, with a six-month courtship leading to their union in May.
  • Ihram values her Islamic marriage vows and seeks an Islamic divorce from the Sharia Council.
  • The Sharia Council is busy handling over 80 divorce applications monthly, mostly from women.
  • Ayesha Ali, another woman seeking divorce, faces a three-month waiting list at the council.
  • Imran, seeking to reconcile with his family, relies on a fatwa from the Sharia Court to restore his marriage.
  • Sheikh Hassan advocates for Sharia law in Britain, believing it can bring peace by enforcing strict punishments.
  • Imran and Nasara, facing marital issues, seek advice from the council, with Nasara unhappy about Imran's second wife.
  • The Sharia Court requires both parties' perspectives before issuing a divorce, aiming for justice and fairness.

41:09

"Promoting Sharia Law in Britain: Challenges Ahead"

  • Sheikh Hasan, a senior Imam, is involved in promoting Sharia law in Britain, attempting to engage with politicians like Lord Falkner to discuss the introduction of Islamic divorce laws into the UK Constitution.
  • Despite accusations of extremism, Sheikh Hasan remains undeterred, emphasizing the historical recognition of Muslim personal law during British rule in India and the need for continued efforts to achieve recognition for Sharia in Britain.
  • The Islamic Sharia Council, led by Sheikh Hasan, faces challenges in gaining state recognition but sees an increasing demand for religious rulings, exemplified by cases like Arum's Islamic divorce from her husband Imran, who left for Pakistan to be with his second wife.
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