5 W's
WHERE does this law originate?
Comes from the sacred texts of the Qur’an
What modern challenges are faced?
Legal, political, social and cultural dimensions.
What is the importance of performing obligatory actions?
Strengthens relationships with Allah and aids personal and societal growth.
True or false: Christians and Jews are protected under Sharia to practice their faiths in Muslim-dominant countries in exchange for a tax
True
WHY do Muslims follow Sharia?
Because they use it for guidance on their questions about law, ethics, and rituals.
Sharia can also be seen as…
Problematic, depending on who is interpreting it.
Which branch of Sharia rewards those who perform a certain action, and punishes those who fail to perform?
Obligatory
In what ways does the Quran help structure this law?
The Qur’an provides the foundational legal, moral, and ethical practices that form the core of Sharia.
WHEN are the Sharia Laws used?
In Muslims' everyday life and different life events and circumstances.
Why are there guidelines for women in the Quran?
To ensure their dignity, rights and safety.
TRUE OR FALSE: Images of Allah and prophet Muhammed are strictly forbidden and result in punishment.
True
What do Sharia, Canon, and Halacha all emphasize?
Each faith emphasizes community justice, charity, and community well-being.
WHO does this law primarily affect and how?
This law primarily affects those Muslims living in a Muslim-dominant country because it is implemented into the legal system and they are laws that are necessary to abide by.
Why are the hudud punishments so misunderstood?
Because of the perceived harshness of the punishments, and the complexity of the Islamic Law interpretation.
Define the branch of Sharia: Permissible
Actions that are not mandated nor forbidden. Any actions that do not contradict Islamic teachings.
Sharia lacks a central religious authority; Halakha is interpreted by rabbinic authorities; Canon law is addressed under the Vatican. What has the lack of central authority led to?
The lack of central religious authority has led to different interpretations of Sharia, leading to misconceptions of this law.
HOW was this law created?
When prophet Muhammed died, Muslims were searching for answers he would've provided them. Therefore, the Sharia law was created to guide Muslims through life.
What do secular states view the laws as?
Incompatible with the principles of a secular legal framework.
What branches of Sharia are Muslims REWARDED for AVOIDING?
Reprehensible, Forbidden
How is Sharia different from Canon and Halacha on a governmental aspect?
Sharia has been implemented as state law in some Muslim-majority countries, while Halakha and Canon law is typically limited to the religious community and who choose to abide.