Sharia Law and Impact on Women, Human Rights, and Economy

Abstract

Sharia Law is a religious law. It is a part of Islamic traditions and is based on two Islamic texts, the Quran and Hadith. It often consists of different interpretations by Islamic scholars. From the Westerner’s point of view, Sharia is very controversial because it doesn’t exhibit the same values, especially when related to women’s rights, such as the right to education, and human rights, such as freedom of speech. This paper covers what kind of impact allowing religion to intersect with law has. It will cover two countries, Afghanistan and Iran, and what kind of effects allowing Islam to dictate laws has on both countries. It will also explore why certain laws are put in place by analyzing excerpts from the Quran. Overall, the impact of Sharia in these countries is profound on a country’s success, whether socially or economically These findings serve as a basis for why allowing religious doctrines or beliefs cannot interfere with politics for the rest of the world.