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What are disadvantages of Iran?
Iran is a theocratic state which practices Sharia law.
When can Sharia not be applied?
A:Sharia can not be applied in countries that do not recognise sharia law. In dual-law nations, it can only be applied where the secular courts accept its precedence.
How would you use strict interpretation in a sentence?
Iran is governed by means of a strict interpretation of Sharia law.
What religion uses the sharia law?
Sharia law is used by the religion of Islam.
Does Lebanon practice sharia law?
Lebanon incorporates sharia law for Muslims in family matters only.
Which groups are most at risk because of sharia law?
Sharia law is the law of Almighty God so no one is at risk ANSWER 2: Sharia law is not in the Qur'an and is, therefore, manmade law. It is also known to differ somewhat according to the country in which a Muslim lives. The group most at risk under sharia law would be homosexuals.
Does Albania have sharia law?
no
Does Australia follow sharia law?
Sharia law is not followed in Australia, and is viewed as barbaric and highly frowned upon.
Is Islamic law Nigerian law?
nope, its Sharia law ^^
What is the meaning of sharia?
Sharia, or al sharia, is Arabic for "the law." The word is generally used to refer to the Islamic law derived from the Koran and from the writings and reported actions of the Prophet Mohammad.
What is Ansar al-Sharia?
Ansar al-Sharia is any of a range of radical Islamist groups which advocate Sharia law.
What countries follow sharia law?
Countries using strict forms of Sharia Law include: Death for Blasphemy: 1. Afghanistan 2. Bahrain 3. Iran 4. Mauritania 5. Oman 6. Pakistan 7. Yemen 8. Saudi Arabia 9. Gaza Imprisonment for Blasphemy: 1. Algeria 2. Bangladesh 3. Egypt 4. Iraq 5. Kuwait 6. Libya 7. Malaysia 8. Maldives 9. Morocco 10. Somalia 11. Tunisia 12. United Arab Emirates Nations that include some level of Sharia (lenient sentences for honor killings, ban on new churches, floggings, etc): 1. Indonesia (Flogging, caning; Sharia applied strictly in Aceh province) 2. Turkey (Restrictions on alcohol) 3. Brunei (Caning; alcohol is illegal) 4. Jordan (2 years or less for honor killings) 5. Eritrea (Girls as young as 8 can be married; spousal rape is not recognized) 6. Syria (1 year or less for honor killings) 7. Djibouti (Sharia law regarding divorce) 8. Chechnya (Modest dress enforced; alcohol and gambling suppressed by local authorities) 9. Niger (girls can be married off before they reach puberty) 10. Nigeria (Sharia is enforced in the northern states) 11. Kenya (Ad hoc Sharia enforced in the east near the border with Somalia) 12. Gambia (Sharia courts decide all family matters, including for non-Muslims) 13. Qatar (public consumption is illegal during Ramadan; alcohol heavily restricted; blood money acceptable punishment for murder; "kafala" law, which is also shared by all Gulf states but Bahrain, is technically slavery) 14. Uganda (Kadhi Courts overseeing family and civil matters) Most "Western" nations also have parallel Sharia legal systems (for example, in Canada polygamy is widely practiced and authorities look the other way; Imams refusing to condemn or work to stop it). Sharia finance is also practiced in many nations around the world. Many other Islamic nations that do not apply Sharia (such as Azerbaijan, Albania, Bosnia, Uzbekistan, and Tajikstan) have large portions of their population who do want it applied or who actively seek to abide by it extra-legally.
