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Is "enlightened sharia" an oxymoron?

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Post by Rishi Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:02 pm

The chief justice of the Shariat Court, who rarely speaks to the media, said he was pleased to comment on an historic moment.

“I took the initiative as it would send the message in the world that we are enlightened people and would dispel many misconceptions,” he said.

http://www.dawn.com/news/1077328/pakistan-appoints-first-female-judge-to-sharia-court

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Post by indophile Tue Dec 31, 2013 8:13 am

I guess the enlightened (or reformed) sharia may be okay for "your dog bit my Mohammed" type cases, but reforms concerning treatment of women may be a stretch.

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