Application of Sharia

[Amira]

Salam everyone,

What are your views regarding the Quran's position on separation of church/mosque and state? Although the Quran clearly mandates certain laws regarding divorce, punishment for theft and prostitution, and other crimes, it's not entirely clear exactly whom those verses apply to. The Quran is said to be a guidance for those who believe (2:2), so would said verses apply to Muslims only?

Jordan uses a type of governance where Muslims and Christians have separate courts for civil arbitration. Is this in line with the Quran?

[Amira]

I realize this is an ancient discussion, but I haven't reached a legitimate conclusion. I'm not looking to debate with anyone, merely to find an actual answer.

[wanderer]

I think you already know my views on the matter. I'll elaborate on them later, seeing as I don't have time now. I guess you could draw a parallel between Jews and Christians having their own sy stem and the Quran telling them to judge by their own books. This was also utilized under the classical dhmmi system
Regards
wanderer

[Deliverance]

@Amira
I want you to inform that there is a widely misconception of the term sharia as you mentioned how to apply certain Things according to Quran .

But Shari'a is based on 1.Quran
                                  2.Sunna or better said hadith
                                  3.Ijma
                                  4.Qijas

peace