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The Quran => Q&As with Joseph Islam - Information Only => Topic started by: Reader Questions on July 26, 2012, 10:14:33 PM
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Hi Joseph,
Most Islam countries have sharia law. Is the country sharia different in the quran. Because women are treated horribly. Adulterers are stoned and women who don't where the hijab are whipped. Women have to work and take care of the home. I disagree with both and believe the husband and wife are both responsible. Can you help me here.
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Dear Sister
Salamun Alaikum.
The Shariah guidelines in the Quran are often very different from what is practiced by Muslims around the world. In some respects they are unrecognisable. There is no stoning to death in the Quranic law. This is based on later traditions.
The Hijab is not a compulsory directive in the Quran (there is no verse for this). It is based on a choice which women have when they assess modesty in light of the overarching Quranic directives. [1]
The Islam portrayed in the Quran is often very different from how it is practiced. We should not confuse what people practice in Islamic countries and God's guidance enshrined in His revelations.
We should study the Quran for ourselves.
There is a section on my site dealing with misconceptions in the Quran dealing with Women related issues. This may be of some benefit.
http://quransmessage.com/articles/women%20FM3.htm
I hope this helps, God willing
Joseph.
Reference:
[1] HIJAAB
http://quransmessage.com/articles/hijaab%20FM3.htm