Islamic Tribunal Using Sharia Law In Texas Has Been Confirmed

[rangerrebew]

Islamic Tribunal Using Sharia Law In Texas Has Been Confirmed

Tribunal members say they will avoid Sharia's "criminal law."

 
   F. Peter Brown — January 27, 2015
 
Breitbart Texas has confirmed the existence of an Islamic tribunal in Texas that will make judgments in accordance with Sharia law.

The website for the Islamic tribunal states: “It is with this issue that Muslims here in America are obligated to find a way to solve conflicts and disputes according to the principles of Islamic Law and its legal heritage of fairness and justice in a manner that is reasonable and cost effective.”

The website states that Sharia’s well known criminal law, which includes things like cutting off hands of offenders, is only a portion of Sharia law. This tribunal would not do such things, but will focus on civil Sharia law rather than criminal Sharia law.

Breitbart Texas interviewed one of the tribunal’s “judges,” Dr. Taher El-badawi. El-badawi said that the tribunal is done in accordance with Sharia as a form of “non-binding dispute resolution.” He also added that the tribunal is not arbitration. The four Islamic attorneys call themselves “judges” instead of “arbitrators.” He said that the tribunal will resolve civil business and family disputes, as well as workplace disputes.

El-badawi was asked what would happen if there is conflict between the laws of Texas and Sharia law. He responded that the laws are in agreement most of the time, but said that Sharia would take precedence out of the two in the tribunal.

There are four judges listed on the tribunal’s website: Imam Yusuf Z.Kavakci, Imam Moujahed Bakhach, Imam Zia ul Haque Sheikh, and Dr. El-badawi.

Read more at http://www.westernjournalism.com/islamic-tribunal-using-sharia-law-texas-confirmed/#Ri66iqYKqd0dpgUP.99

[GourmetDan]

The website states that Sharia’s well known criminal law, which includes things like cutting off hands of offenders, is only a portion of Sharia law. This tribunal would not do such things, but will focus on civil Sharia law rather than criminal Sharia law.

A little taqiyya to keep the infidels calm until Islam is stronger...

[flowers]

This tribunal would not do such things, but will focus on civil Sharia law rather than criminal Sharia law.  Good fn grief. I never knew there was a difference. Sharia is sharia. They will make a list of those who they didn't butcher up and do it at a later time when they have a majority population in that area.

[jmyrlefuller]

Where, and what, is this alleged "sharia" tribunal's jurisdiction? Or is Breitbart trying to stoke hysteria?

[Oceander]

Uh, people, get a grip.  This is nothing more than voluntary mediation/arbitration.  In other words, it's nothing more than Judge Judy.

[aligncare]

Uh, people, get a grip.  This is nothing more than voluntary mediation/arbitration.  In other words, it's nothing more than Judge Judy.

Exactly. And I like the judge Judy reference, too!

[GourmetDan]

Exactly. And I like the judge Judy reference, too!

Actually, the people on Judge Judy do sign a contract to be bound by her 'decisions'.

Same thing applies here...

[Free Vulcan]

Uh, people, get a grip.  This is nothing more than voluntary mediation/arbitration.  In other words, it's nothing more than Judge Judy.

Except unlike Judge Judy, in Judge Mustafa's court lashes and beheadings are on the table.

[EdinVA]

Actually, the people on Judge Judy do sign a contract to be bound by her 'decisions'.

Same thing applies here...

First is tolerance, then acceptance then Adoption...

Don't buy it, just look at the gay rights movement...

[GourmetDan]

First is tolerance, then acceptance then Adoption...

Don't buy it, just look at the gay rights movement...

Of course.  Like all things perverse.

All you have to do is consider the source...