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Veil Or No Veil? Are We On The Right Track?, Rayhan Asat
Veil Or No Veil? Are We On The Right Track?, Rayhan Asat
Cornell Law School Inter-University Graduate Student Conference Papers
In recent years, it is ironic that a simple Muslim headscarf became one of most contentious and controversial political, culture, religious and human rights issue in various countries around the world. The Muslim headscarf affair has given rise to heated debate in Europe in particular. Extensive scholarship literature contributed to this debate from various aspects, including from the banning of the Niqab from a public sphere, to institutional education and from the courtroom context. One has to acknowledge that few expressions of faith today cause as much fear and loathing in plural democracies as the Muslim headscarf has. I intend …
In Light Of Oklahoma Sq 755: How Islamic Law Antecedes In Solving Minorities’ Personal Law Issues?, Mansour A. Alhaidary
In Light Of Oklahoma Sq 755: How Islamic Law Antecedes In Solving Minorities’ Personal Law Issues?, Mansour A. Alhaidary
Cornell Law School Inter-University Graduate Student Conference Papers
In November 2010, a proposal was passed to amend Section 1 of Article VII of the Oklahoma State Constitution to prevent considering Sharia Law in making judicial decisions as well as international law. This amendment is being challenged in the court by Muslims and a temporary restraining order has been granted. In this paper, I will show, in contrast to what Oklahoma legislators wanted to enact, how Islamic law of 1400 years ago provided freedom of application of personal law for religious minorities more than any other legal system. Although other legal systems provide one type of freedom or another, …