“LIFE UNDER SHARIA LAW” 1. 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
centuries, traditions and customs of Uzbek people remained almost unchanged despite the desire of many invaders to impose alien culture on. The Arabs had the greatest influence on Uzbek customs and traditions, through the expansion of Islam throughout Central Asia. Islam traditions were closely intertwined with pre-Islamic beliefs and traditions, local culture, and firmly settled in the mode and minds of the Uzbek people. Centuries-old customs and traditions of the Uzbek people are carefully maintained
Marriage is the most fundamental in human relationships. Under normal conditions the wedding is a celebration of the connection of two loving hearts. But for millions of girls around the world marriage is unsafe and not in their interests to act. Early marriage violates their human rights and deprives children’s hopes to education, opportunities to take place in life increases the risk of violence and exploitation and endangers their health. Early marriage is an illegal marriage between two individuals
are frequently diverse views regarding the status and roles of women. Without a doubt, during the historical timeline and even presently, women play an imperative role in any society. In today’s society, many individuals believe that Muslim women in Islam are subjects of cruel and harsh treatment because of their religion. Some may argue that their belief are strict, insisting that they must cover their bodies, denied education and stripped of their rights. Unfortunately, this has been a problem for
The beginning of Islam in the Philippines According to Dr. Cesar Majul (1973), the beginning of Islam in the Philippines can be traced in Mindanao since the location was used as a trading route used by Arab merchants from the Arabian Peninsula. The route serves as a passage from the Arabian Peninsula passing through Malaysia, Borneo, and Sulu, going up to the islands of the Visayas region, Luzon then eventually reaching China. The said trade route existed during the late part of the tenth century
wasn't until 3 years ago when I moved out and by time realized I wouldn’t want to belong to any other religion. I began to see Islam and God from a new horizon without dependence on others, I stopped listening to sheikhs on TV and family members because I realized that a good amount of them are not even remotely religious; they derive
Marriage can be defined as the union between a man and a woman, and in some instances, between the same genders. Synonyms for marriage are wedlock or matrimony. According to Girgis (2012), the partners make a permanent and exclusive commitment where they promise to be loyal and committed to each other. It is therefore a sacred institution before God and others. Masci (2015) argues that gay marriages are on the rise and certain countries and states have legalized it. There has been some controversy
that conversion therapy may be a useful tool for decreasing same-sex desires, Pope Benedict XVI, believed that all relationships beyond traditional heterosexual ones were a "destruction of God's work". Homosexual congregation members are to be accepted and not discriminated against, but are asked to remain celibate.[81] Islam[edit] The Qur'an, the book of Islam, cites the story of the "people of Lot" (also known as the people of Sodom and Gomorrah), destroyed by the wrath of Allah because they engaged
I was born in Asia culture, but I have been living with America culture; and my son was born from my interracial marriage. I have lived in four different states during the last 17 years in the United States, and my family has travelled to other countries in Asia and Europe as well. I speak two languages, which afforded me job opportunities to work for an international
Comparison with other countries that are liberal in Islam. When discussing about liberalism in Islam, there are various nations that can be mentioned which had practiced liberalism, such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Tunisia, Turkey, Indonesia, Malaysia, Albania, Iraq, Pakistan, Lebanon and Egypt. Many issues can be advanced regarding the issues of liberalism, such marriage, lifestyle, rights as a Muslim, and trend of dress that is appropriate for women to wear in public. Turkey, Bahrain