The Divide Over Islam and National Laws in the Muslim World

[KediKesenFare3]

The Divide Over Islam and National Laws in the Muslim World
Varied views on whether Quran should influence laws in countries

By Jacob Poushter

As strife in the Middle East continues to make headlines, from the militant group ISIS to Syrian refugees, the Muslim world is sharply divided on what the relationship should be between the tenets of Islam and the laws of governments. Across 10 countries with significant Muslim populations surveyed by Pew Research Center in 2015, there is a striking difference in the extent to which people think the Quran should influence their nation’s laws.

Pakistan:

In Pakistan, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Malaysia and Senegal, roughly half or more of the full population says that laws in their country should strictly follow the teachings of the Quran.
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Half or more in four of the 10 countries surveyed say that laws in their countries should strictly follow the teachings of the Quran. This opinion is especially prevalent in Pakistan (78%), one of only five declared Islamic Republics in the world, and the Palestinian territories (65%).

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Turkey:

In Turkey, which was founded as a secular democracy in 1923, 36% say that laws should not be influenced by the Quran, compared with 27% who said this in 2012. Opinions on this issue in Turkey are driven, in part, by devoutness to Islam and age. Muslims in Turkey who pray five times per day or more are far more likely to say laws should strictly follow the Quran (32%) than are those who pray fewer than five times per day (9%). And generally, younger people in Turkey are less likely to say that laws should strictly follow the Quran.

Source: http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/04/27/the-divide-over-islam-and-national-laws-in-the-muslim-world/

 

[naveen mishra]

The Divide Over Islam and National Laws in the Muslim World
Varied views on whether Quran should influence laws in countries

By Jacob Poushter

As strife in the Middle East continues to make headlines, from the militant group ISIS to Syrian refugees, the Muslim world is sharply divided on what the relationship should be between the tenets of Islam and the laws of governments. Across 10 countries with significant Muslim populations surveyed by Pew Research Center in 2015, there is a striking difference in the extent to which people think the Quran should influence their nation’s laws.

Pakistan:

In Pakistan, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Malaysia and Senegal, roughly half or more of the full population says that laws in their country should strictly follow the teachings of the Quran.
(...)
Half or more in four of the 10 countries surveyed say that laws in their countries should strictly follow the teachings of the Quran. This opinion is especially prevalent in Pakistan (78%), one of only five declared Islamic Republics in the world, and the Palestinian territories (65%).

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Turkey:

In Turkey, which was founded as a secular democracy in 1923, 36% say that laws should not be influenced by the Quran, compared with 27% who said this in 2012. Opinions on this issue in Turkey are driven, in part, by devoutness to Islam and age. Muslims in Turkey who pray five times per day or more are far more likely to say laws should strictly follow the Quran (32%) than are those who pray fewer than five times per day (9%). And generally, younger people in Turkey are less likely to say that laws should strictly follow the Quran.

Source: http://www.pewglobal.org/2016/04/27/the-divide-over-islam-and-national-laws-in-the-muslim-world/

i think Indonesian data is wrong , Indonesian culture , traditional ideology is so divers and deep rooted ,it is practically impossible to to push any ideology beyond certain limit , i may be wrong ,but is been 10 year i am living in Indonesia ,got enough chance to understand and interact with different community , even small community living in remote area like naga and baduy ,

i guess 72 % figure is true for Indian Muslim

 

[Hamza913]

I don't usually trust PEW, but I guess this poll sounds solid. Although I'm surprised 14% of Pakistan don't want Sharia.

 

[Indos]

i think Indonesian data is wrong , Indonesian culture , traditional ideology is so divers and deep rooted ,it is practically impossible to to push any ideology beyond certain limit , i may be wrong ,but is been 10 year i am living in Indonesia ,got enough chance to understand and interact with different community , even small community living in remote area like naga and baduy ,

i guess 72 % figure is true for Indian Muslim

Where do you live...? Jakarta ? Please try to look at Jumah Prayer at Jakarta business district..........

Hard liner Muslim in Indonesia comes from Melayu ethnic people like Sumatra/Kalimantan/Sulawesi/Betawi(local Jakartan people) and also Sundanese in West Java, and Madurese. It is due to the fact that they have embraced Islam much sooner than Javanese.

It is why Central Java and East Java people (Javanese) are the traditional supporter of PDI-P (Secular party), particularly people living in rural areas.

Actually before Dutch invaded us, almost all Indonesian kingdoms are Islamic kingdom, including in Java like Mataram Kingdom, but they somehow still blend their Hinduism past, something different with Melayu kingdoms with more strict in Islam and has good relation with Ottoman Empire. Sundanese kingdom also forget they Hinduism root since it is more close to Melayu areas (the closest in Java is Jakarta) and has strong relation with ancient China Muslim.

Even our one of Constitutional Court Judge said that Islam is one of the source of our positive law (beside Dutch colonial law). Or he might said that Islam can be a source (I forget, at least between those two).

You should know that we have anti **** law that has been put into our positive law during previous government. Where does that law comes from..?

The implementation is still suck but democracy is full of possibility right ...?

 

[argonautluk]

Wow this is really interesting research.

 

[Baloch Pakistani]

I don't usually trust PEW, but I guess this poll sounds solid. Although I'm surprised 14% of Pakistan don't want Sharia.

They are the so called liberals. And Alhamdulilah we are the fundamentalists. We cannot have our own opinion over the opinion of Allah swt Himself. We cannot dare to reject the law of Allah. Astaghfirullah.

 

[Hamza913]

They are the so called liberals. And Alhamdulilah we are the fundamentalists. We cannot have our own opinion over the opinion of Allah swt Himself. We cannot dare to reject the law of Allah. Astaghfirullah.

And minorities, which have a say in things. Keep in mind in order for a Muslim majority nation to have Islamic laws, they must have an overwhelmingly Muslim majority population. Considering we might have up to 20 million non Muslim's (maybe even more as this poll suggests), we might have to be a little bit more secular in our laws.

 

[Baby Leone]

Secular Pakistan is way forward religion is personal matter if you want "Strict" Islamic laws keep them to your home every one is answerable to Allah/God for their own doing,

May Allah help us all understanding Islam and law of nature. Always remember its a free world the more you push the more people react and push you back. We should always remember Islam didn't spread with sword or power but, due to the freedom and values it gives. US & Europe doesn't have "strict" sharia laws but Islam is the fastest growing religion there and you will find best Islam and Quran followers there.

 

[Baloch Pakistani]

And minorities, which have a say in things. Keep in mind in order for a Muslim majority nation to have Islamic laws, they must have an overwhelmingly Muslim majority population. Considering we might have up to 20 million non Muslim's (maybe even more as this poll suggests), we might have to be a little bit more secular in our laws.

This is the ISLAMIC republic of Pakistan. And God's law will be implemented here Inshallah. Minorities rights are covered in islam and Quran. Do you think Allah's law would be incomplete or unjust?

we want the law which Allah gave us. Period. Government should arrange a referendum for this. If you are non muslim or secular, you can vote No then.

 

[Hamza913]

This is the ISLAMIC republic of Pakistan. And God's law will be implemented here Inshallah. Minorities rights are covered in islam and Quran. Do you think Allah's law would be incomplete or unjust?

we want the law which Allah gave us. Period. Government should arrange a referendum for this. If you are non muslim or secular, you can vote No then.

In Islam it says in order for these laws to be implemented, there has to be an overwhelmingly Muslim majority presence. Whether or not Pakistan qualify's is debatable, that's all I'm saying.

 

[Baloch Pakistani]

In Islam it says in order for these laws to be implemented, there has to be an overwhelmingly Muslim majority presence. Whether or not Pakistan qualify's is debatable, that's all I'm saying.

That debate can be easily solved with the option of referendum. That's democracy my friend. We say we have "overwhelming" muslim population in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and you guys say no its not. So referendum is the way to go. That's all i'm saying too.

 

[Hamza913]

That debate can be easily solved with the option of referendum. That's democracy my friend. We say we have "overwhelming" muslim population in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and you guys say no its not. So referendum is the way to go. That's all i'm saying too.

Overwhelming is a matter of opinion, some may say that due to how big our country is, even 5% is too many as that would be 10 million people.

 

[Baloch Pakistani]

Overwhelming is a matter of opinion, some may say that due to how big our country is, even 5% is too many as that would be 10 million people.

When in the world 5% is considered "OVERWHELMING" number to disregard the opinion of 95%? Anyways don't you believe in "Democracy"? You know Democracy is the best revenge . So lets explore this option.

 

[Hamza913]

When in the world 5% is considered "OVERWHELMING" number to disregard the opinion of 95%? Anyways don't you believe in "Democracy"? You know Democracy is the best revenge . So lets explore this option.

5% is still 10 million, and in Islam is says overwhelming majority. The argument can be made that for a country like Pakistan 5% is too many non-Muslim's.

 

[Baloch Pakistani]

5% is still 10 million, and in Islam is says overwhelming majority. The argument can be made that for a country like Pakistan 5% is too many non-Muslim's.

It doesn't work like that dsr478.

Definition of Overwhelming Majority:
You can use overwhelming to emphasize that an amount or quantity is much greater than other amounts or quantities.

So you are saying that 95% is not the quantity which is much greater than the 5%? Clapping for you.

So you are saying if in america (which is a huge country) the democrats get 95% vote then it will not be considered overwhelming majority and they should not make the government? Shabashhhhhhh.............

By the way are you muslim?