Dear MEL Topic Readers,
What is Sharia law? What does it mean for women in Afghanistan?
Sharia is Islam's legal system that is derived from the Quran and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. It is basically a code of ethical conduct, worship, and charity as well as the punishment of crimes. The interpretation of Sharia is complex like other legal systems, and the practice greatly relies on experts and varies by the influence of local culture, customs, and legal system. Also, Sharia affects Muslims’ daily lives, family law, finance, and business. For example, lending money to earn interest is prohibited. Instead, Islamic banks make a profit through equity participation, which requires a borrower to give the bank a share in their profits rather than paying interest.
How the Taliban practice Sharia waits to be seen.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about Sharia law.
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