I thought shariah was some fundamentalist ritual from a thousand years ago so reading this book was truly enlightening. Shariah was created by scholars analyzing the Islamic holy works, keeping them relevant to the current age. It was not governmental but has always been progressive, humane, and fair to all. The author explains the negative effects of colonialism with conquering powers nullifying shariah rules as too lenient. No government today uses shariah law despite what they may say for political purposes. The book is beautifully written making it possible in a short time to gain real insight in place of slogans and uninformed opinions.
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