After Coronavirus-Shariah in Pop Culture

Comparative perspectives on Shariʻah in Nigeria, 2005

Policing Muslim Communities, 2012

Islam as a way of life guides mankind on how to be true Khalifah (vicegerent) of Allah on earth, by providing all instructions needed to weather the storm of all impediments associated with life on this planet, so as to be successful in this world and the next. As the Shari'ah elucidates criteria for success here and in the hereafter, humankind is always tempted by the Shaytan (Devil) to do the contrary in order to deprive him of the endless bliss of paradise. This paper attempts at unveiling some of the unwholesome activities frowned on by the Shari'ah, which are rampant among Muslims, who are described by Allah (SWT) as the best of mankind. 'Charity begins at home,' as a popular saying goes. The reason why the paper focuses on the Muslims alone is that if the set of people expected to be torchbearers are themselves found wanting, what will be the fate of the entire human race? The paper therefore tries to draw attention to some of the activities that may result in punishment by the Almighty, which at the same time militate against effectiveness of da'wah activities, which also revolve around misinterpretation and misapplication of the divine instructions contained in the Shari'ah. Building on information

Shari'ah: A Muslim's Declaration of Independence, 2018

An exploration into a variety of ideas concerning traditional understandings of sacred law and shari'ah. This book introduces a new way of approaching the nature of shari'ah -- a way that pays close attention to the guidance of the Qur'an and the character of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Anyone who is tired of the rigidity, dogmatism, and oppressiveness entailed by many facets of theologically and ideologically driven interpretations of Quranic guidance will find much on which to constructively reflect throughout the pages of 'Shari'ah: A Muslim's Declaration of Independence'. This work contains a new preface, table of contents, and bibliography, as well as a variety of formatting changes to improve the aesthetic qualities of the book.

The Gainesville Sun, 2016

There is a tangible fear that courses through a room when the word "shari'a" is spoken. Non-Muslims can panic at the thought of state sanctioned punishments meted out by pre-modern religious fundamentalists. Muslims may fear that such misconceptions about shari'a will yet again cast aspersion on their religion. This op-ed is a response to last week's piece by George L. Barnett entitled, "Sharia law is inconsistent with Constitution." It is not an open challenge or call for cantankerous debate, but is instead a subtle critique of his opinion and a call for a continuing conversation between people of different faiths regarding religion and law.

Abstract: Shari’ah is the Divine Law which caters for all human needs at all times and places. This paper touched the fundamental areas that Shari’ah protects: Religion, Life, Wealth, Intellect and Progeny. It emphasized the protection of life through legal action called Qisas (Equitable retaliation) in line with the saying of Allah (S.W.T.) in the Glorious Qur’an. The wisdom behind Qisas is to secure the society against crime, establish justice among all members of the society and to purify the culprit from the crime he has committed so as to serve as deterrent to others, thereby sanitizing the society in general. Therefore Shari’ah should be implemented in human life because it is the only source for human security.