The Constitution of Medina & Sharia

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Re: The Constitution of Medina & Sharia

@Shamraz_Khan

Well, were are talking about 2 different things here. 1) Democracy and 2) Sharia. People who are trying to impose “Sharia” on rest argue that democracy is un-Islamic western concept, yet Sharia has never been defined as for what it is.

We know that Prophet himself never said anything about Sharia, but he did rule Medina (one of the 1st territory ruled by Muslims) and he never impose Sharia there. In fact, they agreed on a charter/constitution that was acceptable to all. So the question is 1) where did the concept of Sharia originated? And 2) what is Sharia?

Peace Shamraz Khan

The Shari’ah is that Charter … As I said, the people didn’t “agree” on the charter … Rather they signed up to abide by the charter … There is a difference. Shar’iah is not imposed until you sign up to it. Then it is imposed just like any other law is imposed. How many of the laws of UK or US do you think the public personally sign up to? Let me help … None … These traffic fines … No body signs up to them … But those laws are nonetheless imposed on the public.

Shari’ah is to rule in accordance with the Islamic principles. It puts humans in the place of representative and appoints Allah (SWT) Ruler … All people including the appointed leader are subject to the scrutiny of Shari’ah state.

Social Security is in Shariah. Working around prayer times is in Shariah … Having a system to collect and distribute charity and having fair trials is all in Shariah …

The protection of innocents, women and children is in Shariah, environmental protection is in Shariah as are preventions against mutilation, suicide and homicide.