Hello Ansar,
I would very much like to discuss Shariah law with you. Since it is off-topic on this thread, perhaps we could start a new one, or if one already exists you could move this post to it. Thank you for the links as well.
format_quote Originally Posted by Ansar Al-'Adl
Don't you think its a little premature to pass a judgement on a system without having studied it?
Don't you think it's a little premature to assume that I haven't studied Shariah law? Admittedly, my knowledge of it is not as extensive as yours (or others' on the forum), but I know enough about it to know that I would oppose such a system being introduced in Britain.
Briefly, here are my reasons for this view:
1.
Capital punishment. Either killing is wrong, or it isn't. To say that it is wrong for a member of the public to kill, but that it is permissible for the state to kill that person seems to me to be hypocritical.
2.
Punishment for theft. I believe that cutting off someone's hand is barbaric. Simple as that.
3.
Banning of all intoxicants. I believe that everyone should have the right to use any intoxicant at all, if that is their wish. Contrary to current British law, I believe that all drugs should be legalised forthwith.
These are the main reasons why I would oppose the introduction of Shariah law in Britain. While I think the current British legal system is far from perfect, I do not think Shariah law would be a valid solution.
I have one question:
What would be the legal status of music and other art forms under Shariah law? Would music be banned, as it was (is?) in Iran? How about artworks which are perceived to be contrary or insulting to Islam, such as Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses"?
I believe this could be a most interesting discussion, but, as I said, perhaps on another thread.
Regards