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Website terms of use stipulates resolving matters in non-Muslim courts
When we are creating accounts on websites like Youtube, Facebook and Adobe, we are abiding an agreement called "Terms of use". For example, in the agreement on Facebook written in English (US) point numer 16.1, it states: "You will resolve any claim, cause of action or dispute (claim) you have with us arising out of or relating to this Statement or.. More
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Judging according to laws revealed by Allaah The Almighty
What is the ruling on someone who judges according to man-made laws; although he believes that the legislation of Allaah The Almighty is best, he can do nothing about it? .. More
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Applying manmade laws
Is it correct that every government which does not apply the rules of the Sharee‘ah (revealed laws of Islam) must be considered disbelieving and hence overthrown, pursuant to the verse in which Allaah The Almighty Says (what means): {Legislation is not but for Allaah.} [Quran 12:40] Is this correct?
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Applying the law of Allaah, even if there are only a small amount of Muslims
Is it true that the Sharee'ah penalty code cannot be applied in a multi-religion country, even if Muslims rule and represent 85% of the population? Some scholars maintain this ruling. .. More
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The stance of Sayyid Qutb towards Al-Haakimiyyah
Does Sayyid Qutb, may Allaah have mercy on him, adopt the philosophy of the Shiites towards Al-Haakimiyyah (the principle that Allaah The Almighty is the only Judge and Legislator?
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Solving civil cases by local courts in non-Muslim countries
Assalamu alaikum.Is there Ijmaa that civil cases like divorce can be solved by local Qazi's in non Muslim countries and there is no need for an Islamic govt. for this whereas for criminal cases this is not applicable and should be only by Islamic government?Could you give authentic evidence. Jazakhallah Khair.. More
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Fearing loss of a job does not justify judging according to other than the Sharee’ah
If the law includes rulings that contradict those of the Sharee‘ah (Islamic jurisprudence), such as bans on polygamy and annulment of certain marriages despite their validity in Islam, is it permissible for the judge to issue verdicts according to it? Moreover, can he give them precedence over Islamic legislations, knowing that if he violates the.. More
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A secular court wants to discuss with him his sex life with his ex-wife
as salaamu alaykum respected scholars! I am requesting guidance for a continued problem with the secular courts in the west. I am again requested to attend a hearing for in family court. to be discussed is sexual content between my ex-wife and I during our marriage. What I know in Islam is that what happened in private must remain in private. if this.. More
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Judging with other than what Allaah has revealed
What is the ruling on those who say: Any government which does not rule by Allaah’s Law is non-Muslim and therefore it must be removed. They provide as evidence the saying of Allaah (which means): {The decision is only for Allaah.} [Quran 6:57]. Is this statement correct? .. More
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Marriage laws which contradict Islamic law
I live in a Muslim country that recently has changed its marital laws. For example, the marriage age has been raised from 14 to 18 and if a man wishes to practice polygamy he has to take the permission of his first wife and of a judge (who most likely lacks the Islaamic characteristics of a judge). Given that these new laws have.. More
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Dealing with courts in non-Muslim countries
His father died and he left for them one flat and this flat was rent by person and this person died also the sister of this person took the flat and refused to hand it over to them. They put a case in the court then on of the owners brother refused to deal with the court and he said this is "Shirk Billah " because the country is not rolled by Shariah.. More
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Serving jury duty in US
I live in the united stated. I will be called to serve jury duty. If the judge instructs to ignore some evidence and follow others regarding a particular case, for example, the police entered the criminal's house without a permit from the judge but they found the object used to commit the crime. Therefore, the evidence is rejected. What will be my approach.. More
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Muslims judging by secular law
What is the Islamic ruling regarding a Muslim working as a lawyer and a judge guided by secular (man-made) law even in a Muslim country?.. More
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