By Guest articles on 2/11/2010 3:21 AM

 

By Abdul Mustaqim, MA.

 



 

The theory of limits makes four significant contributions to the enhancement of fikh. Firstly, by the theory of limits, Shahrur makes a fundamental paradigm shift for fikh. The meaning of hudûd is perceived rigidly by the fukaha (experts in canon law) as verses and hadits concerning legal punishment (al-`uqûbât) which should not be added to nor reduced, such as hand amputation for the thief, 100 lashes for adultery, and so on. Apart from that, the theory of limits (nadzariyyat al-hudûd) offered by Shahrur tends to be dynamic and contextual, not only in regards to legal punishment (al-`uqûbât). One fresh contribution to the contemporary study of fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) is the theory of limits (nadzariyyat al-hudûd) promoted by a Syrian liberal Islamic figure, Muhammad Shahrur. According to Wael B. Hallaq, Shahrur’s theory of limits solves the epistemological...

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By Guest articles on 2/8/2010 2:55 AM

Wilders manipulates Qur'an texts and is suggestive and misleading.

That says five Dutch non-Muslim experts in Quran, Islam and Law on the attempt by Wilders to prove the violent nature of Islam. The PVV leader cuts Quran verses in half. He hides the peaceful part, the orders for soldiers on the battlefield he links to images of civilian casualties in peacetime.

With a logical analysis of complete Quran quotes and information from other sources shows that the ruling Wilders about the inherent violence of Islam contradicts the current scientific facts and methods. Both Christians and Muslims today are turning away from spreading their faith by the sword. Muslims are in majority against terror, they themselves are far more likely than victims of Westerners.

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