If in Islam, Religion is not to be Compulsory then why is there Sharia Law?

Answer 1

Shariah law goes beyond simple, trivial matters of public convention. It blankets religious education, freedom of speech, the decision of what you can wear, the justice system, political governance, the rights of people, marriage laws and divorce, committing adultery and much more, but I can't think of much off the top of my head.

All five major schools of Islamic jurisprudence agree that a sane male apostate must be executed.[1] A female apostate may be put to death, according to some schools, or imprisoned, according to others. The Islamic laws governing apostasy are derived from the traditions (ahadith).

Answer 2

hello. I am not of the Muslim faiths. but what I 'feel' from our media, the Muslim faiths are being driven to become more 'conservative.' I refer to the impulse I've 'known' from bin Laden's Afghanistan. To my sight, for that form of Islam you Must have Sharia Law. HOWEVER, the states of Saudi, Egypt, many others do not have the same 'pull' to have Sharia Law. I am not comfortable with the question, but felt I should reply. good day

Answer 3

Sharia law does not compel belief, only adhering to external signs in public conduct. Do you live in an area where you cannot buy an alcoholic drink before noon on Sunday? That's an example of Christian "Sharia law."

Answer 4

I don't think it is a good idea. The europeans live in a state of democratization and liberty,so the teachings of Islam should be made as a subject of choice not a compulsory subject. The children should have choice! And this phrase of yours is just disgusting! "They should ..."

Answer 5

in many islamic countries sharia law could be applied to muslims only, some countries have two laws going, like shaira law and secular laws, also some countries would also apply sharia law to some issues, it depends on the person and situation.

Answer 6

Religion is not forced, you can choose either to be Muslim or not be a Muslim. Islam is a way of life and is meant to applied in every aspect of your life. Ultimately it's up to you whether you abide or you don't and there are consequences either way. That can be said about any religion. Hope this answers your question...

Answer 7

You have misinterpreted the Koran. Religion isn't compulsory for people wanting to leave their religions to join Islam. It is punishable by death, however, to leave Islam.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Shariah Laws are laws in the Qur'an that ALLAH(Subhanna wa ta'ala) sent down as the Governing body for all Muslims and for worldwide society. Shariah Laws are not barbaric if used correctly and effectively. They make society safer and the country they are implemented in safer. We shouldn't question Shariah Law as that is what ALLAH(Subhanna wa ta'ala) wanted for mankind. To question or voice opinion against Shariah Law is to argue with ALLAH(Subhanna wa ta'ala). ALLAH(Subhanna wa ta'ala) knows what is best for mankind and Jinn.

Answer 10

What most are over looking Islam is the religion of the orgin. Meaning it is pattern upon the original nature that is established in creation. (H.Q. ch.30:v.30) The qur'an comes as a compliment of what is already natural in human nature and in nature laws. IT also comes to guide us to complete our nature for the fullfilment of our human potential and excellence that goes beyond this world as well as we know it.

That being said Allah says in the qur'an that there is no compulsion in religion. However, a carefull study of the arabic word that is translated as compulsion we get hate, disgust. Now to connect the dots.

There is compulsion in nature. So when Allah says there is no compulsion in religion He means we will compel someone but that compelling them shouldn't be because of hate. We compell someone out of love for them. Just like we have rules and laws governing our households especially for the children. Don't we make our children do things that we know is good for them, do we make them follow our rules of the house? Yes we do. But, do we do it out of hatred for our children or out of love for them because we know what is best for them. Likewise, G-d being a loving G-d out of love for us He will compell us to conform to the best of our creation - sometimes whether we want to or not. HE does not have a desire to punish us but He want us to become purified.

The fact of the matter is sometimes in order to bring a person around after we have pleaded with them coming from mercy, kindness and compassion we must apply punishments in the hopes that will bring them around.

Look at earthquakes, Tsunamias, Hurricanes, and all these different forces of nature that comes and destroy lives and homes but at the same time it brings the best of human nature out of us and we began to come and lend a helping hand to each other. Whereas, if it wasn't for these events we might not be as humanly sensitive to each other. Allah has a way of awakening the best of our humanity up to be what He created it to be.

These forces of nature compelled us but the mighty hands of divine is working in these seemly castrophies to makes do what we have been neglecting to for our good.

What I am decribing is Shariah working in nature and the proper usages and understanding of shariah as it is revealed in the Qur'an, is no different. Our biological bodies are under the gravitational pull of laws that we must respect if the body is going to function properly. It will make us do what is needed for it or we will get the bad consequences of it if we ignore doing what we should do. That's shariah.

We need to improve upon our perception of these terms in the Qur'an and apply them properly and not take them out of the context of how these terms is working in nature all around us and in ourselves as G-d created them originally.

I hope this adds to some clarity of how muslims should understand the term SHARIAH. It means "a way" and that way is to be seen in what is in nature.