Sharia Laws

American Muslims reject separate ‘sharia’ law system

2012-01-30T15:00:00.000-08:00

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Are Muslim women inferior to men as per Shariah and Islamic Tradition?

2011-08-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

Are Muslim women inferior to men as per Shariah and Islamic Tradition? By Dr. Kausar FatimaTranslated from Urdu by Arman Neyazi, NewAgeIslam.comWhen I was a student of Aalim, Faazil (religious degrees given by madrasas) I had lots of complaints from my God. I could not understand why He created us women with deficient intellect and poor religious understanding, Naquis ul Aqul wad deen? Why did

Sharia conference in 2012

2011-07-31T08:44:00.000-07:00

here is list of 7 things you can do.Please feel free to improvise on this paper. 1. Jot down ideas about Sharia conferences to be held in March & July 2012* 2. Purpose is to help ease the tensions and mitigate the hype to build a cohesive America. It is to assure the moderate majority of Americans who are looking for leadership from Muslims, and hear that we are all in this together to make

Sharia as a Legal System - a few aspects

2011-07-21T06:59:00.000-07:00

The best way to communicate an idea and practice is for the reader to relate with it through cultural or similar references and anologies. This Author Kennedy has simply done that. It is a long article, but if you have an interest in Sharia, it is a good one to read. By the way all postings on this site are articles that will make you think, inspire rather than react. Mike Ghouse

Hilla:The Docu-Movie on Sharia law

2011-07-20T21:27:00.000-07:00

Hasan Mahmud, the author and producer of the Docu-Movie “Hilla” is driven by justice in general and justice for women in particular, a fundamental value of Islam. Indeed, if Islam were to be defined in one word, it would be Justice. There were a lot of practices that Islam had negated but continue within a few societies. Culture runs deeper than religion, and some of the primitive

SHARIA ISSUES IN 2012 AND SOLUTIONS.

2011-07-16T13:53:00.000-07:00

DO THE REPUBLICANS UNDERSTAND SHARIAH? www.ShariaLaws.com As American Muslims we are committed to the safety, security and prosperity of America. That's a pledge we take seriously and act upon it. We are considering a Sharia conference in every major city in the US to demystify the myths about it. Every Republican candidate is talking about it without a clue and much of his/her talk is

Sharia, Fiqh and Islamic Law

2011-07-15T18:59:00.001-07:00

Sharia, Fiqh and Islamic LawAnalysis & Auto criticism Dr. Yusuf Ziya Kavakci* Sharia recently became a hotly debated subject. Archbishop of England made a statement at the middle of many statements, that has given the opportunity of Islamic law and Shari to be discussed and debated by westerners and some times the discussion apparently was taken out context. It is, as I believe, a fact that

Everyone else is talking about Sharia. It's about time we did!

2011-07-15T18:25:00.000-07:00

Muslims live Sharia everyday when we pray, fast, earn honestly, offer charity, eat Halal, take care of our families and Masjids, as well as serve our communities. However, the term "Sharia" is fast becoming a term of hate at the hands of Islamophobes to attack Islam. This has dangerous and far reaching consequences for American Muslims which have already begun. The Challenge Three states

Demystifying "Shariah"

2011-07-15T14:59:00.000-07:00

Shariah is a misunderstood and misused concept. Critics of Islam frequently employ terms like "creeping shariah" to stoke fear amongst the masses. The Park 51 controversy and the increasing media focus on Islam provide an opportunity to educate Americans about the true teachings and practices of Islam concerning shariah. Shariah literally means "a path to life-giving water," and refers to

Sharia law is not a threat

2011-07-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

You can’t turn on the news these days or pick up a newspaper without seeing or reading about Islam, Muslims or Sharia law. Unfortunately, most of what you hear is from politicians with a religious viewpoint or media outlets creating an illusion of an enemy. They sensationalize Arabic words to feed on society’s fear. The hottest topic these days is the Sharia. They claim that “

Sharia in one Gulp

2011-07-15T12:56:00.000-07:00

Sharia in its simplest form is a how-to manual based on the Qur'an and the Hadith (Prophet Muhammad's sayings). It is a human effort to understand the concept of justice enshrined in the Qur'an for day-to-day living. After the death of Muhammad and the first four Caliphs, there was a leadership vacuum that needed to be filled so that someone could clarify new issues that came up on a daily

The Myths of Sharia Law in America

2011-07-11T10:12:00.000-07:00

The Myths of Sharia Law in Americahttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-sullivan/sharia-myth-america_b_876965.html Amy Sullivan Author, If you are not vitally concerned about the possibility of radical Muslims infiltrating the U.S. government and establishing a Taliban-style theocracy, then you are not a candidate for the GOP presidential nomination. In addition to talking about tax policy and

Sharia is Not what you think it is

2011-06-29T19:52:00.000-07:00

When some American pundits call sharia, "a growing threat to the United States," Muslim Americans wonder what in the world are they talking about. Sharia is overwhelmingly concerned with personal religious observance, not with constitutions and laws. BY ABDUL MALIK MUJAHID, JUNE 26, 2011 Yes, what have you been smoking? CHICAGO, IL You might have seen a government-required sign at a

SHARIA LAWS, NOT IN AMERICA

2011-06-25T07:38:00.001-07:00

The intent of the Sharia laws was to construct a complete justice system with fairness to all members of society. Peace and a sense of security are the products of justice in a given society. The violations of justice and the rule of law are found in every faith, culture and political system, to varying degrees. In this respect no community is free of blame and no one can cast the first stone

Muslim Speaker Mike Ghouse

2011-04-14T20:01:00.000-07:00

NURTURING PLURALISTIC VALUES EMBEDDED IN ISLAM A Muslim Speaker, thinker, organizer and an activist committed to building cohesive societies with a belief that what is good for Muslims has got to be good for the world and vice versa to sustain peace, harmony and prosperity. To be a Muslim is to be a peace maker, one who constantly seeks to mitigate conflicts and nurtures goodwill for peaceful

Sharia the law system inspired by the Quraan and the Sunna

2011-03-28T20:45:00.000-07:00

Sharia Arabic: 'ash-sharī¢a Turkish: Şeriat The law system inspired by the Koran, the Sunna, older Arabic law systems, parallel traditions, and work of Muslim scholars over the two first centuries of Islam. Origins and definitions Sharia is often referred to as Islamic law, but this is wrong, as only a small part is irrefutably based upon the core Islamic text, the Koran. Correct

Sharia law: A brief introduction

2011-03-28T20:39:00.001-07:00

Sharia law: A brief introductionSourceSharia Law - source and definitions:The term "Sharia" (a.k.a. Shari'a) literally means "the path to a watering hole." The Guardian newspaper in the UK describes Sharia as: "... a religious code for living, in the same way that the Bible offers a moral system for Christians." 1 It is used to refer both to the Islamic system of law and the totality of the

Governing Under Sharia

2011-03-28T20:35:00.000-07:00

Islam: Governing Under Sharia (aka shariah, shari'a) Authors: Toni Johnson, Senior Staff WriterLauren Vriens Updated: November 10, 2010 Introduction What is Sharia? Controversy: Punishment and Equality under Sharia Sharia vs. Secularism Modern Economies and Sharia IntroductionSharia, or Islamic law, influences the legal code in most Muslim countries. A movement to allow sharia to govern

Fear of sharia in Tennessee

2011-03-28T20:32:00.000-07:00

Fear of sharia in TennesseeSenator Bill Ketron's bill goes further than other irrational US reactions to Islam by attempting to outlaw sharia entirelyJohn Esposito and Sheila Lalwani guardian.co.uk, Friday 25 March 2011 The United Kingdom has officially sanctioned the use of Islamic tribunals to settle some disputes, and in Germany, Islamic legal scholars such as Mathias Rohe have noted the

Shariah and Republican bad boys

2011-02-28T10:10:00.001-08:00

This is the dumbest thing America has witnessed. Edmond Burke had said evil exits because good people do nothing about trouble makers, in this case the good Republicans are doing nothing about bad guys among us, and I am shamelessly still a Republican. Then it is them and their constituency that need to be embarrassed about their stupidity and not the Republicans. Sharia will never come to

What sharia law actually means

2011-02-28T09:24:00.000-08:00

What sharia law actually means By Justin Elliott Jeff Malet/maletphoto.com Last week in Tennessee, a Republican legislator introduced a bill that would make following sharia -- Islamic law -- a felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. How such a law would be enforced is not clear; furthermore, it's probably unconstitutional. It is clear, though, that an anti-sharia movement is growing

Shariah in Oklahoma

2010-12-08T14:58:00.001-08:00

Shariah at the Kumback Café, Perry, OK http://theghousediary.blogspot.com/2010/12/shariah-at-kumback-cafe.html I am thankful to Suze Melton, one of the attendees of the Quraan Conference on Sunday for forwarding the following article. The followin story is about Perry, Oklahoma and how the residents view things, one resident shares this, “I got on the computer, punched in Koran, and there it is

Quran (Koran) Conference in Dallas, an American effort to build cohesive societies

2010-10-14T03:47:00.000-07:00

The Conference puts a Quraan in the hands of panelists made up of Pastors, Rabbis, Pundits, Shamans, lay persons, elected officers and the public. It is to demystify the myths about Quraan and Islam. An American effort to build cohesive societies. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct 10, 2010 - DALLAS, TEXAS - The Foundation for Pluralism and the World Muslim Congress have announced a conference on Quraan

Qur’aan Conference, an American event

2010-09-30T20:28:00.001-07:00

Qur’aan Conference, an American event From times immemorial Religion has been “abused” and “misused” to someone gain, usually for controlling others. Are we going to let that happen? As Americans, we can pull ourselves together and not fall for the temptations to divide ourselves. No American has to live in fear of the other, nor live in anxieties or discomfort. All our faiths reinforce the

Who's Afraid of Shariah?

2010-09-27T15:26:00.000-07:00

Who's Afraid of Shariah? Sumbul Ali-Karamali. Hasn't the whole notion of shariah in America gotten a bit out of control? No, it hasn't -- it's gotten hugely, obscenely, ignorantly out of control. How many of those anti-Islam protesters holding "NO SHARIA LAW" signs (as if anyone were advocating shariah law in the U.S.) actually know what the word means? I'd say, oh, none. Roughly. Shariah (also

Sharia Law: Not in America

2010-07-26T20:38:00.000-07:00

http://sharialaws.blogspot.com/2010/07/sharia-law-not-in-america.html Sharia in its simplest form is a how-to manual based on the Qur'an and the Hadith (Prophet Muhammad's sayings). It is a human effort to understand the concept of justice enshrined in the Qur'an for day-to-day living. After the death of Muhammad and the first four Caliphs, there was a leadership vacuum that needed to be

Quraan on Pluralism

2009-08-08T09:22:00.000-07:00

The Quran teaches us the correct concept on pluralism:[49:13] O people, we created you from the same male and female, and rendered you distinct peoples and tribes, that you may recognize one another. The best among you in the sight of GOD is the most righteous. GOD is Omniscient, Cognizant.According to the Quran, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights:[17:70] We have

Sharia Vigilantes

2009-08-05T17:11:00.000-07:00

Daniel Pipes' article "why we must oppose Sharia" is appended below. Although he has given good reasons to oppose it, it possibly stems from his desire to present bad guy-good guy analysis in relation with Islam-Judaism. It was not needed.Caution: Please do not read the article, if you are not free to see another point of view. Thank you.Picture on left, British Police: Seargents Leonard, Turner

Shariah Industry

2009-07-24T06:41:00.000-07:00

Sharia industry has been built with strong fortifications to the point that many a Muslims are caused into believing that it is divine. Justice is one of the core values of Islam and Sharia should be looked from that lens and not vice-versa. Isn't Islam a simple religion? Do we need the clergy? When did we employ them to create their own industry?Why would we want to call them scholars or ulema

Muslims in America not for imposing Sharia

2009-06-03T06:50:00.000-07:00

Muslims are in America to live their American dream, and NOT to dominate or impose Sharia Laws.$5000 REWARDThe Neocons* are fabricating and propagating the idea that Muslims are invading America to dominate and impose Sharia Laws without any substantiation. Cashing in on fears is Neocon modus operandi. They know how to scare the devil out of those few self proclaimed conservative Americans, and

Shari'ah and Political System

2009-03-14T15:26:00.000-07:00

The following article by Dr. Chandra Muzaffar has touched upon the evolution of Sharia and its implications in different political systems.‘Religion in our Time’ in the Context of AsiaBy Chandra Muzaffar.I shall reflect on the topic, ‘Religion in our Time’ in the context of Asia --- the womb that gave birth to all the religions of the world. My observations will be confined to contemporary Asia.

Taqlid, Ijtihad and Democracy

2008-10-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

http://sharialaws.blogspot.com/2008/10/taqlid-ijtihad-and-democracy.htmlI have read a few articles by Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, and each one was filled with wisdom. It is so enlightening to read. Thanks to Yogi Sikand to bring this to the fore. The article Taqlid, Ijtihad and Democracy follows my comments.A few self proclaimed guardians of Islam by virtue of their heading Shari’ah and Fiqh

Shari’ah in America

2008-10-15T23:41:00.000-07:00

http://sharialaws.blogspot.com/2008/10/shariah-in-america.htmlForeword: I have been very careful in what is published at the World Muslim Congress website, blog and the discussion forum. A few times, I have regretted releasing the information without a comment on subtleties. In the last five years, Mohammad Irtaza, who compiled the article below has been a great help in our efforts to make the

Harvard’s capitulation to Sharia

2008-03-20T14:37:00.000-07:00

Harvard’s capitulation to ShariaArticle follows my comments:I believe this quote is pulled out of thin air and there are a few more mistakes in the article. It should not be passed on as "truthful" reflection of the situaion. “Here is a discussion of the ceremonial for collection of the jizya by the 13th century Shafi’i jurist an-Nawawi: “…The infidel who wishes to pay his poll tax must be

Is that Sharia?

2008-03-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

Although the concept of justices is good with Sharia, Why are the labor laws being sidelined? What is the need for Sharia's application in this situation?Mike GhouseIs that Sharia?Kim Bobo http://religiondispatches.org/Gui/Content.aspx?Page=AR&Id=132&SP=1In popular parlance the phrase “Is this kosher?” has nothing to do with food, or with ritual purity; it refers to the 'rightness', or justice,

Syariah conference in Aceh

2008-03-17T23:20:00.000-07:00

Syariah conference in Banda Aceh, IndonesiaIf there is one thing that needs to be appreciated about this conference in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, it ".....drew together an unlikely spectrum of over 300 national and international guests, Muslim and non-Muslim, progressive and conservative, academics, government officials, religious authorities and media representatives." This was done in the true

Sharia Value *****

2008-03-15T23:34:00.000-07:00

Sharia Value by Dr. Mohamed Omar Farooq ( ***** Five Star Article on the subject)Those who want to understand Sharia, this is an excellent review. 45 Pages flew very well for me – Mike Ghouse, World Muslim Congress"While Islam under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad brought liberation and freedom from human bondage and ushered in scientific, technological, economic and cultural progress as part

Why Shariah? *****

2008-03-15T23:24:00.000-07:00

Why Shariah? by Noah Feldman (***** Five star Article on the subject)International Herald Tribune,By Noah Feldman, Sunday, March 16, 2008Mike Ghouse : Noah Feldman’s article below “Why Shariah” published in the International Herald Tribune provides an overview of the subject, It is one of the best articles on the subject, the other one being “Sharia Value” by Dr. Mohammad Omar Farooq.Noah Feldman

Sharia Reforms

2008-03-15T18:13:00.000-07:00

Mike GhouseThe laws that govern the life of a Muslim from birth to death and every moment in between are claimed to be inspired by the Qur'aan. Please note that the laws were incorporated nearly two centuries after the death of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) and not from the inception. A few actually think Sharia is God's law. It ain’t.Much of the guidance from Qur'aan has been crystallized into Sharia

Unchanging in Changing World

2008-03-15T18:05:00.000-07:00

Shari`ah: Unchanging in a Changing Worldhttp://worldmuslimcongress.blogspot.com/2007/05/unchanging-in-changing-world.htmlReading the following piece on Shari`ah is like driving the car on a twisted street.Shari`ah is a ritualized version of Islam for day to day living and is certainly inspired by Qur'aan and Sunnah. Calling it divine may not the be right choice of words but divinely inspired may

Pledge, Pictures & Prophet

2008-03-15T18:04:00.000-07:00

Pledge, Pictures & Prophet Shahdah (Pledge) and Pictures of Prophet MuhammadMohammad,Qur'aan speaks about the first part of the pledge, the Shahadah - There is no God but God and the second part - Muhammad is God's messenger. These two are not together in Qur'aan, but have been in practice. It does give a complete sense to the pledge. I believe most Muslims are aware of it.I do agree with you

Sharia in UK unavoidable

2008-03-15T18:02:00.000-07:00

Sharia law in UK is 'unavoidable'Dr Williams says Muslims should have a choice in legal disputesMike Ghouse - Please note the only authentic references for Muslims are Qur'aan and the Hadith (sayings and practices of Prophet Muhammad ), everything else is a derivative. Sharia is simply de-coding the concepts of Qur'aan. Although Prophet Muhammad himself prayed as he preached, Sharia puts together

Afghan blasphemy case

2008-03-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

Afghan blasphemy case Spokesman says Karzai has last word in Afghan blasphemy caseFebruary 6th, 2008, filed by Tom HeneghanMike Ghouse Note: It takes conviction to do the right thing and one must subscribe to the idea of nothing but truth. Karzai needs to pardon, rather, apologize for his governments infringement of individual liberty. There is no compulsion in Islam and one needs to be free to

Texas : Adopting Shariah

2008-03-15T18:00:00.000-07:00

Texas : Adopting Shariah The law of the land: Adopting Shariah is no way to bridge cultures06:37 AM CST on Friday, February 15, 2008Mike Ghouse: I am pleased to hear that the North Texas Muslim leaders said that “their religious doctrine calls for Muslim migrants to abide by the laws of their host country. These are the words for everyone to live by.”Sharia laws are derivatives from Qur’aan and

Shariah laws in the west

2008-03-15T17:59:00.000-07:00

Shariah laws in the west ISLAMIC SHARI’AH IN THE WESTERN WORLDAsghar Ali EngineerThe article follows my comments:Sharia guidance is helpful in personal life in terms of following the religion for oneself and finding guidance in how to: pray, fast and figure out what portion of your income is to be paid in charity etc. Let’s call this private domain and Sharia code is a good source to give the

Sharia Laws

2008-03-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

http://sharialaws.blogspot.com/2008/03/sharia-laws.htmlAll ArticlesSharia Law: Not in America Taqlid, Ijtihad and Democracy Sharia Value Why Shariah? Shari’ah in America Harvard’s capitulation to Sharia Is that Sharia? Syariah conference in Aceh Sharia Reforms Unchanging in Changing World Pledge, Pictures & Prophet Sharia in UK unavoidable Afghan blasphemy case Texas : Adopting Shariah Shariah