What is Sharia Law? Why Muslim Group Demands it?
Sharia Law refers to the legal framework derived from the Quran, Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad), and Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). It governs various aspects of a Muslim's life, including personal behavior, family matters, financial dealings, and, in some cases, criminal justice. Sharia is not a single codified law but a complex system of moral, ethical, and legal guidelines that can vary across Islamic cultures and interpretations.
Sharia Law is divided into two main types:
Personal Law: Governs issues like marriage, divorce, inheritance, and moral conduct.
Public Law: Addresses criminal law, business transactions, and governance.
Muslim groups that demand Sharia law, especially in Muslim-majority countries, often do so as a call for a return to religious principles. They believe that Sharia provides a divine and just legal system that upholds morality, fairness, and justice. Some also argue that Sharia helps preserve their religious identity and cultural traditions.
In certain regions, demands for Sharia are linked to a desire for autonomy in family and personal matters, such as marriage and inheritance, particularly in countries where secular legal systems dominate. However, the demand for implementing Sharia in full, including criminal laws like hudud (punishments for theft, adultery, etc.), can be controversial, as interpretations of Sharia vary and can sometimes conflict with modern human rights principles, including gender equality and freedom of religion.
In certain regions, demands for Sharia are linked to a desire for autonomy in family and personal matters, such as marriage and inheritance, particularly in countries where secular legal systems dominate. However, the demand for implementing Sharia in full, including criminal laws like hudud (punishments for theft, adultery, etc.), can be controversial, as interpretations of Sharia vary and can sometimes conflict with modern human rights principles, including gender equality and freedom of religion.