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		<description><![CDATA[Article by C. Read Sharia is regarded as one of the strictest rules in Islamic cultures to adopt Sharia law in many Muslim countries around the world. Those who do not go with these laws can be made in many countries for resistance against Islam and the law. The laws are very strict, especially for [...]]]></description>
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<p> Sharia is regarded as one of the strictest rules in Islamic cultures to adopt Sharia law in many Muslim countries around the world. Those who do not go with these laws can be made in many countries for resistance against Islam and the law. The laws are very strict, especially for women who have virtually no rights under the Shariah relate. </P> For example, under Sharia, a woman who is raped is stoned to death. Rape is a crime to be seen to promote violence when they were alone be held responsible for their families and women. Although men are punished as well, women often bear the brunt of the punishment, if it is determined by the men responsible for ensuring that they have something that caused the attack. Their punishment will be worse than that of the author. </P> Women must be covered by Sharia law, as well. You can not expose their hair and clothing that covered her arms to the wrists and legs to bring to the ankle. In some cultures, they have to wear loose clothing are not allowed to show their shape. The reason for this is that women seduce men, things like commitment, for example, rape or adultery with a simple out and about to be done in modern dress. In many Islamic countries, it is a crime, even for Western women to go to the visit will be exposed. </P> Sharia also focuses on the actions of others and in relation to Islam. Men who do not pray, or do not believe in Islam can not be put to death according to sharia, because they are blasphemous. There is no place in Islam for homosexuality, because a crime punishable by death for those who are in this kind of behavior. In Western countries, Muslims have the freedom to practice their religion as they wish. But taken in Islamic countries where sharia is the law, then everyone should be prescribed as a practice or risk jail, or have not even death. </P> Those who are against Sharia law in countries where the law of the country also open to a death sentence. Those who believe in Islam or not to believe in another religion, even death for their faith are in Islamic countries. A growing number of countries in the Middle East are increasingly fanatical, when to adopt it for their religion and laws that mandate that people come to behave according to their interpretation of the Koran. The Middle East, which was in a constant state of agitation year now to see more agitation and the rise of those that sharia be adopted, that the rights that many take for those in the West take for granted, because they lived with them for life. It is believed that some people fleeing from Muslim countries to Western countries to do so, for freedom, who have removed their own country. </P><br />
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Andrew Marshall Sharia is the body of a rule in Islamic countries around the world. It is the law the most widely used religious on the planet. Many different aspects of Sharia laws in Western countries in Europe and North America. One area where sharia law is different in the family. There is [...]]]></description>
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<p> Sharia is the body of a rule in Islamic countries around the world. It is the law the most widely used religious on the planet. Many different aspects of Sharia laws in Western countries in Europe and North America. One area where sharia law is different in the family. </P> There is much debate in the Islamic world and beyond, from which the interpretations of Sharia law are correct and which not. He is often accused of treating women badly, but it is a school, but it was invented to protect women. As the practice of Sharia varies in different cultures and countries, can not this article just for all the nations of the practice. Some countries, like Iran, Sudan and Saudi Arabia are too dependent on their own interpretations of sharia, while countries like India and Pakistan are more liberal. </P> Most of the principles of Sharia law is on the family. Unlike Western cultures, when it comes to family law, a certain behavior in the family by law or is against the law requires, and failure to comply may result in sanctions. There are a number of so-called hadd crimes, including adultery and false accusations of adultery. Sexual activity outside marriage and homosexuality, also fall into this category. In some cases, the perpetrators of these crimes could receive punishments such as stoning or the death penalty. They are rarely given these days, and in most cases, a lesser sentence. </P> When it comes to divorce can be very different from the laws of the West. In some areas of divorce is the only decision of men, while in other women the same rights to divorce. An interpretation of the law is that man has just the Islamic equivalent of &#8220;I disown you,&#8221; say three times for a divorce to be official. This means that these words in a moment of weakness could mean the end of a marriage, even if it is not what he really wanted. If he then changes his mind, his wife must wait three months before their marriage and divorce from someone else, and then wait three months before their marriage, her husband home. This is very different from a divorce west, where a divorce by the court, before it is granted is to go for several months and may even take years. </P> The way men and women are treated when it comes to divorce varies according to some interpretations of Sharia law and the Family in the West. Sharia law in certain rights such as child custody and possession of real estate are likely to go to men, while in Europe, for example, they are more for women, although this depends on the circumstances. </P> © Andrew Marshall </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Muhammad Younis Sharia is the sacred law of Islam. Are discussed in the Western world, where Islam is in its infancy and the public understands the issue of sharia is accompanied by controversy and confusion. Muslims believe that Sharia law is based on two sources of Islamic law &#8211; the divine revelations of [...]]]></description>
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<p> Sharia is the sacred law of Islam. Are discussed in the Western world, where Islam is in its infancy and the public understands the issue of sharia is accompanied by controversy and confusion. Muslims believe that Sharia law is based on two sources of Islamic law &#8211; the divine revelations of Allah revealed the Quran and the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. All Muslims believe that Sharia is the law of God, but they do not know what exactly agree with the Sharia. The traditionalists, modernists and fundamentalists all have different opinions and interpretations of Sharia, and scientists to various schools of Islamic thought also to hold different interpretations. In addition, countries and cultures interpret Sharia differently. </P> Much of the controversy and confusion is the fact that sharia covers topics that are already treated with secular laws &#8211; topics such as crime, economics and politics, and more personal questions such as hygiene, nutrition, sexuality, fasting and prayer. In countries where Sharia law is official, it is applied by Gadi, or Islamic judge. The Imam is the person who leads the congregational prayer, and it has different roles depending on how Sharia is interpreted. It can be a religious leader, scholar, or politician. </P> Some people believe that the introduction of sharia is a target for Islamist movements in Muslim countries and eventually the world. Have some of the Muslim minorities in Asia already recognized Shariah review process and community affairs staff. In Western civilization, Muslim minorities have used Sharia family law into their own conflicts, but attempts to impose Sharia law on a large scale at times violent and war suffering. Some described the Shariah as a complex and diverse spiritual tradition, rather than a clear set of specific rules and regulations that you can easily apply to situations of life. Others believe that even if Sharia is based on extensive literature, not its foundations by a sole authority, and it is common opinion of the Islamic community. </P> Most Muslims consider themselves part of a Sunni or Shiite Islam. There are different schools of thought and study in these two sects. They have common characteristics, but differ in detail. Traditional Sunni Muslims believe in the basic code of the Koran, but also add to the consensus of the companions of Muhammad and Islamic jurists, when certain subjects. If there are no specific rules established in the sources, scientists use different forms of reasoning from the specific legal nature of the divine principles of the Koran, combined with previous decisions by the previous. Other sources such as the community, the public interest, and others are also in addition to the Sharia, to the extent permitted. </P> Shiites also believe in the &#8220;base code&#8221;, but rejected the innovations and practices and the consensus of the analogies with the code, say they have no value. Shi&#8217;ites believe courts have a recurring theme in the logic , the Shiites, to mention, believe, do and value more than most of the Sunnis. You do not think the logic, as a source for legislation, but believe they see a way to determine if a derivative work aligns with the Koran. </P> Muslim countries, including Turkey, Mali and Kazakhstan declared a secular state. In these countries there is religious law to interfere with the affairs of State law and policy prohibits the Sharia is the only family and personal affairs is limited. However, there are many countries where sharia is more influential and plays a more important role. </P> Pakistan, Afghanistan , Sudan, Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco and legal systems, which are strongly influenced by Sharia law, although ultimately gave power to the constitution of national and local laws. Although some of these countries are governed by authoritarian leaders, they lead to democratic elections. Most have modernized their legal systems and now have laws that are clearly the classical law of Sharia. However, not Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states not to legislatures or constitutions, and to use the classic Sharia. Although Iran has a parliament, he also shares some characteristics of countries alone governs the Sharia. </P> Although there are many different interpretations of Sharia, and there are different perspectives on any interpretation, most Muslims agree that Sharia is God&#8217;s will for man. Therefore, the Sharia, to live in its purest sense, a stable and perfect laws. And as such is the refinement and continued growth of Sharia effort is made to reflect the will of God for humanity is more perfect. </P><br />
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Minnesota common law- How many years do you have to live together before the state considers you married?</strong><br />
hate to tell you this, but common law marriage is not recognized in Minnesota &#8211; only Alabama Colorado District of Columbia Georgia (if created before 1/1/97) Idaho (if created before 1/1/96) Iowa Kansas Montana New Hampshire (for inheritance purposes only).</p>
<p><strong>free legal advice?</strong><br />
MY ex husband and father of my children died in 2006. he lived 20 years common law. i have no idea if had a will but the kids were short changed on any fincial gained by his common law wife. are they entitled to any inheritance? shortly before he died he had won about $ 30.</p>
<p><strong>New rules for co-habitees?</strong><br />
New laws giving rights of money/property to non-married couples Not yet I&#8217;m afraid. There is still no such thing as common law. As a partner there are no rights to the other partner&#8217;s money belongings or property. It goes to the next of kin, unless the will specifies otherwise. The next of kin then has.</p>
<p><strong>What exactly is &#8216;common law&#8217;? is it just for the proletariat or can rich people use it too?</strong><br />
Common Law/common law (the capitalisation is important here) has two seperate meaning. Common Law with capitalisation is the term for describing a legal system, and it is one of the family of legal systems. The most famous example of a.</p>
<p><strong>What is a tortfease?</strong><br />
I have seen term used in common law and hand rule concerning punitive damages?? Do you mean Tortfeasor? A tortfeasor is a person or entity who commits a tort. Torts are civil wrongs, as opposed to criminal offenses, for which there is a legal remedy for harm caused. Tort law is law created through judges.</p>
<p><strong>What is English Common Law?</strong><br />
I&#8217;ve read a lot about it lately, but I don&#8217;t understand what it means. How is it different between other legal systems? Ex) I read Hong Kong has retained Common Law, and not adopted the Chinese Legal System. What&#8217;s the difference? The essence of English common law is that it is made by judges.</p>
<p><strong>Where do I start for spousal support &amp; child support in texas??</strong><br />
Spousal support is very difficult to get in Texas. We have no long term alimony and only have spousal support in very limited circumstances. It has to be in a decree of divorce. If you were never cerminonially married and can&#8217;t prove common law marriage you.</p>
<p><strong>Who would be the next of kin?</strong><br />
Is an adult child the next of kin to a deceased mother, or is the deceased person&#8217;s parents the next of kin? In most contemporary common-law jurisdictions, the law of intestacy is patterned after the common law of descent. Property goes first to a spouse, then to children and their descendants; if.</p>
<p><strong>Do I need to file for custody if we are not legally married?</strong><br />
Me and my boyfriend have two kids (7 years old and 18 months old), we&#8217;ve been together for 8 years but we never got married. Maryland does not recognize the &#8216;common law&#8217;, and the little assets we have I am sure there will not be a.</p>
<p><strong>Do you foresee Sharia law being an effective replacement to English common law when it becomes the US law?</strong><br />
Sharia law couldn&#8217;t even come close to the equality level of English common law. Granted, English common law is not perfect, but at least it doesn&#8217;t allow insane, ignorant thugs complete control of our government. There may be a.</p>
<p><strong>Felony and expungment in SC?</strong><br />
We live in SC. My common law hushand has 2 felonies he wants to get expunged, one of them is with possision of meythampitames this happened in 95. Plus a assluat and battery w/ intent to kill or assluat and battery w/ intent he was in jail for 6-9 months and had 2or 3.</p>
<p><strong>If the partner dies intestate, do common-law spouses inherit anything?</strong><br />
Yes, after about 6 months of living together, I believe common-law spouses are considered no different than married spouses. &#8211; It depends on if your state recognizes common law partnerships. &#8211; This is a state issue, and only your state laws will dictate the outcome. See a lawyer.</p>
<p><strong>So you think you own your freehold .Really.?</strong><br />
according to the history books and various other references,All land wether purchased or not,belongs ultimately to the crown. All property and land eventually returns to the crown under the term escheated. Is this correct , Any legal beavers out there. Under English common law, all land originally belongs to the crown.</p>
<p><strong>The authority for the judicial branch in a state to make up procedural rules comes from?</strong><br />
A. its state constitution, statutes, or the judicial branch itself. B. the power of the court to control its proceedings. C. the evolving American common law. D. acts of the U.S. Congress or Senate. A &#8211; A,B and C &#8211; b Feels like.</p>
<p><strong>What is the difference between the US and the UK?</strong><br />
*LAW wise*. *not* politics or who is better. I&#8217;d just like to know the difference in the laws, please. The basics of the legal system aren&#8217;t all that different. The UK is built on English &#8216;common law,&#8217; which is basically the collective term for the rights, procedures, and case.</p>
<p><strong>What is the legal statis of people male &amp; female co-habiting?</strong><br />
There are certain stipulations to qualify for common law other than just living together as well as a timeline (for my state it&#8217;s 6 months). You can be roommates but if you don&#8217;t represent yourselves publically as a couple then common law does not apply. There are.</p>
<p><strong>What laws came before the United States Constitution?</strong><br />
When the original states were colonies, there were three sources of law &#8212; the common law (judicial decisions), statutes passed by the British Parliament, and each colony had local laws. After the colonies broke away and became states, most states passed a reception statute (a statute which adopted the common.</p>
<p><strong>Where can I find general info on sentencing policies for various offences in Scotland/England?</strong><br />
The law regarding sentencing is quite complicated. You would need access to a good Criminal law practitioner&#8217;s textbooks because the general info is not necessarily how the courts apply the law in practice. There is also a lot of common law. A good start.</p>
<p><strong>You’re a lawyer, and you must argue whether or not a new state statute is constitutional.?</strong><br />
A. federal codes. B. the U.S. Constitution. C. the state constitution. D. common law. Well since you seem to be arguing the constitutionality of a new state statue, you can only argue on the State or US Constitution. Federal codes and common law.</p>
<p><strong>How does a dual UK-USA citizen go about changing his name?</strong><br />
I&#8217;m a dual UK-USA citizen and am curious to know how one can go about changing one&#8217;s name. I have an American and a British passport. I know that theoretically, all Americans have the right to change their names at will, and in England common law allows you.</p>
<p><strong>British constitution is what happens.discuss.?</strong><br />
this is my tutorial question.i dont know what it means.pls help,thanks. The UK constitution is not a codified one, meaning that it is not listed in one single document. It&#8217;s based upon constitutional conventions, Parliamentary statutes, common law and works of authority. &#8211; Maybe if you used normal English when discussing a question about.</p>
<p><strong>Business Law Question?</strong><br />
1. The question that are asked for prospective jurors, to determine if they are biased toward or against either the plaintiff or defendant, are referred to as “interrogatories.?T/F State your reason. 2. Ashley and her boyfriend live together in Washington for seven years. They will now be considered legally married under the common law of.</p>
<p><strong>arbitration?</strong><br />
I have won my case against my ex-boyfriend..his attorney and him are basically dropping their claim against me that we are common law married..which is just the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. now we will go through arbitration for the house to be sold and who gets what money out of it..</p>
<p><strong>how is road defined in england and wales?</strong><br />
By a road I presume you mean highway. Historically, a highway is any path that members of the public had the right to pass and re-pass along. Unfortunately the Highways Act 1980 which is basically built up from a long history of the common law does not give a definition.</p>
<p><strong>how long do you have to live with a person before considered common law marriage in the state of texas?</strong><br />
There is no time constraint in Texas. Click the link and then look for the question &#8216;What makes a common law marriage?&#8217; Only three criteria are listed, and period of co-habitation is not considered. There are also some.</p>
<p><strong>Does anyone know if a person living with a nother person for 30 years can collect benifits.never married nys.</strong><br />
We were living togeather 30 years I know common law wife is not recognized in nys, but is there a clause were one can collect servivors benefits with the social security. Only if the policy has a domestic partner&#8217;s clause.</p>
<p><strong>Does California believe in common law marriages?</strong><br />
California believes in them. But California does not recognize them as valid in California. The only way California recognizes them as valid is where they were valid in some other state, and the people in question became married through common law rules in that other state. ~~~~~~~~ No. If you have.</p>
<p><strong>Does state of nj have comman law marriage law?</strong><br />
does state of nj have comman law marriage law? New Jersey abolished common law marriage in 1939. New Jersey Statutes 37:1-10. Common law and other marriages without license; validity Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed or taken to render any common law or other marriage, otherwise lawful, contracted before.</p>
<p><strong>Explain the different between common law and statute as source of law(could you please add example)?</strong><br />
check with your state. &#8211; common law is *Scottish law &#8211; Statutes are laws passed by a legislature. They are typically prospective &#8212; meaning they are broad and general, and forward-looking. Common law refers to the interpretations of laws as made by.</p>
<p><strong>In California, what is the legal age that a minor can stay home alone?</strong><br />
Not a &#8216;common law&#8217;, it is California statute. &#8216;Every parent of any child under the age of 14 years.who deserts such child in any place whatever with intent to abandon it, is punishable.&#8217; The word &#8216;abandon&#8217; as used in Penal Code sections 270, et.</p>
<p><strong>Is Arizona a &#8216;Common Law Negligence&#8217; state or a &#8216;No-Fault Negligence&#8217; state?</strong><br />
thanks I&#8217;m not sure what you mean? You&#8217;re kind of vague. Common law is not the opposite of No-fault, when it comes to legal definitions. Common law refers to laws made on previous cases decided on by judges. The opposite of common law is Statute law. The.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>U.S. Courts do not apply Islamic Shari&#8217;a law because it violates the Establishment Clause set in the United States Constitution; they apply foreign law when necessary. American Courts do apply foreign law in certain cases involving international principle known as &#8220;conflict of Laws,&#8221; or &#8220;Private International Law.&#8221; This is referred to in U.S. courts as &#8220;<strong>the doctrine of comity</strong>&#8220;.</p>
<p>In the area of Private International Law, Comity is a courtesy, amity, and reciprocity by U.S. courts towards court decision issued in other nations.  Such a consideration by U.S. courts does not entail an obligation to agree with the rulings of foreign judgments. There is therefore a distinction between the doctrine of comity and law.</p>
<p>Public International Law can become part of the national law when the country has its signature on that law, Private international Law however, does not have the same level of recognition by U.S. Courts. The issue of comity is raised in Islamic divorce cases when a person who resides legally in the United States travels to a foreign country and obtain a certificate of divorce from a religious court.</p>
<p>The intent is to obtain an instant divorce by pronouncing <strong>triple talaq </strong>(divorcing his wife three times in a few minutes.) Such an action leaves the wife with nothing more than a nominal <strong>deferred mahr</strong>, and takes advantage of the child custody, which discriminates against the women and to label the wife as bad Muslim.</p>
<p>The man then returns to the United States and serves his wife with divorce papers demanding the implementation of the divorce according to the Islamic Shari&#8217;a, claiming that the &#8220;<strong>doctrine of comity</strong>&#8221; applies to his case.</p>
<p>Generally, a judgment of divorce for example issued in a foreign country is recognized in the U.S. on the basis of comity, provided both parties to the divorce received adequate notice, i.e. service of process and, generally, provided one of the parties has a domicile in the foreign nation at the time of divorce, and the foreign court has given opportunity to both parties to present their case, and the trial was conducted upon regular proceedings after due citation or voluntary appearance of the litigants, and under a system of jurisprudence likely to secure an impartial administration of justice between the citizens of its own country, and those of other countries, an no prejudice towards either party and should not violate a strong U.S. principle of law, and the parties were present in court. The court may deny the application of comity if the judges deem the foreign laws is &#8220;repugnant&#8221; to U.S. principle of law.</p>
<p>An Islamic <strong>triple talaq</strong> differs substantially with respect to property division. Under Islamic Shari&#8217;a, wives may be entitled to a <strong>deferred mahr</strong>, which is, in most cases, much less than what U.S. courts order; above all, U.S. courts will not accept an Islamic divorce certificate obtained in a foreign country if the cause of action on which the divorce is based is &#8220;repugnant&#8221; to the public policy of the State in which the case is litigated.</p>
<p>Gabriel Sawma is Professor of Middle East Constitutional Law, Islamic Shari&#8217;a, Arabic and Aramaic. Expert on Islamic marriage contracts, Islamic divorce, child custody, inheritance, Islamic banking and finance. Editor of an International Law website: http://www.gabrielsawma.blogspot.com . Author of &#8220;The Qur&#8217;an: Misinterpreted, Mistranslated and Misread. The Aramaic Language of the Qur&#8217;an.&#8221; http://www.syriacaramaicquran.com. Author of an upcoming book on Islamic Divorce in US Courts. Email: gabrielsawma@yahoo.com</p>
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What are some of the pros and cons of current gun control laws? What can we do to improve them for the safety of citizens? Thanks in advance! People see things like this happen and think that it would not if no one had guns. That is entirely unrealistic as they do exist in.</p>
<p><strong>Outrageous!! 9 month old baby having a firearms license!?</strong><br />
This is true! A baby in the USA holds a firearms license. It has a photo and a scribble from the baby.Considering recent events (shootings) do u think it beyond stupid that this can occur?. Here in Australia we have strict gun laws so that no child under 12 may.</p>
<p><strong>Overly strick gun laws?</strong><br />
I consider myself generally conservative and as you may guess I am against overly-strick gun laws. But i want to know if i am the only one who thinks that it is outrageous that a person who was sent to a mental institution by a judge because he was considered to be a threat to.</p>
<p><strong>Overtime laws in Florida?</strong><br />
Does anyone know about the overtime laws in florida. I work in a private nursing home in jacksonville and the employer does not pay overtime. I don&#8217;t work anything over 40 hrs a week because of it. Does anyone know if it is legal in the state of florida or does the employer have choice.</p>
<p><strong>Parental attention to detail the &#8216;video game rating system&#8217; and why its failing?</strong><br />
I offer you one example of parents trusting a govenment establishment to do some of their parenting in the form of the F.C.C&#8217;s so called &#8216;video game rating system&#8217; It was a waste of about 300 million(over 5years) dollars to enact laws that NO ONE fallows,.</p>
<p><strong>Paris Hilton &amp; Sylvester Stallone &#8211; Granted countries have different laws, but what if Sly smuggeled into US?</strong><br />
Granted Sly had a &#8216;prescription&#8217; from his private doctor for the human growth hormones, but no average doctor would give anyone a prescription for 48 viles of the stuff. To plead that you didnt know he was doing wrong, give me.</p>
<p><strong>Payroll laws?</strong><br />
The company I work for didnt deposit my check( along with alot of other peoples) in my account when they were sposed too. What can I do to hold them accountable I am gathering from your question, that you must have a payroll direct deposit program at your place of employment. If that be the case, you.</p>
<p><strong>People are ciritial of our gun laws, but without them are we safer?</strong><br />
There have been people pointing to England and their gun laws, and that they are safer. While their strict gun laws make gun crime considerably less, their violent cime is nearly 5 times more than out. In the US in 2005, 5.6 out of every 100,000.</p>
<p><strong>People I work with have aids?</strong><br />
I am curious if the employees should be aware of this and if there is any laws out there that I should be aware of considering this situation? I work for the penal system and per federal law we are not allowed to know if the inmates are carriers of any diseases because.</p>
<p><strong>People of California help me understand your child predator laws, please?</strong><br />
Hi everyone, I have a question for people in California that know about child predator laws. Okay, so a grown man talked to a 14 year old girl on the internet, and says they &#8216;just talked&#8217;, but got into some trouble because of it. Now he only gets.</p>
<p><strong>Petitions for Paris Hilton?</strong><br />
Why is it that there are petitions for people who don&#8217;t respect the rules and laws of this country to sign in favor of Paris Hilton and there aren&#8217;t any for people who think she should be punished like everyone else. And why do these petitions matter anyway. SHE VIOLATED HER PROBATION. People want to.</p>
<p><strong>Please clarify this for me. its about labour laws at work.?</strong><br />
an employer gets some material(video) which he intents to use agaisnt you on an allerged offence at work. It appears that the offence was committed under or as a result of the conditions set by him,intentionally or otherwise. conditions under which it is imposiable to conduct urself in.</p>
<p><strong>Poll tax,literacy test, or grandfather clause?</strong><br />
which one of these various groups have won the right to vote? The first answerer is right. These aren&#8217;t &#8216;groups&#8217;. They&#8217;re unConstitutional segregation laws in place in the South before the Civil Right movement. These laws all made it impossible for Blacks to vote. They have all been held to violate the &#8216;Equal.</p>
<p><strong>Possession of ecstasy results in a manslaughter charge?</strong><br />
Im a teen and I consider myself prety bright. Of coarse, all the kids in High school like to make up these laws that dont exist. Some keep saying that if you get caught with ecstasy the drug, get charged with manslaughter. I know this cant be, can anyone shed some.</p>
<p><strong>Property laws?</strong><br />
I bought a house about a month ago and the previous owners left some lawn and garden machinery there. The neighbor says that the previous owner is planning to come back to get these things. My question is &#8216; since these things were not mentioned anywhere in the contract and were left there after the final signing.</p>
<p><strong>Public s e x?</strong><br />
Im curious.if say, you got caught doing acts of a sexual nature in public and someone called the police out, what would they do? would you be given a warning, arrested, fined, etc? Sounds like you got caught?LOL All states , territories ,and provinces have moral laws , so depending on what happened and where.</p>
<p><strong>Question about carrying a gun?</strong><br />
I have a gun and i know when transport a gun it has to be in your trunk under lock and key. I was just wondering if you can carry it in your backpack when i ride my motorcycle? It depends on the laws of the state where you are transporting the gun. In.</p>
<p><strong>Question about landlord tenant laws in NJ?</strong><br />
I receive section 8, i lost my job and was late with my rent..it is all paid except some late fees..i have court on monday.. i found this on the NJ law Q&amp;A page: Likewise, tenants who participate in a H.U.D. subsidy program are entitled to the additional protection of federal laws.</p>
<p><strong>Question about laws in CA about 30 day notices and other laws.?</strong><br />
Hi! Okay &#8211; 1. I have lived in Santa Cruz for 2 years at the same place 2. They sold it to build condos 3. They gave me a 180 day notice to vacate 4. Gave 90 notice for me to refuse purchasing the condo 5. I.</p>
<p><strong>Question about marital property laws?</strong><br />
My ex has a problem. (We are reunited after 18 years.) When he and his second wife divorced, he walked away and left her everything. The house, the new car, the furnishings, etc. In the divorce decree it was written in that she was supposed to refinance the house under her own name and.</p>
<p><strong>Question for people in Cali, child predator laws.?</strong><br />
Hi everyone, I have a question for people in California that know about child predator laws. I&#8217;m asking because I know since the whole Dateline &#8216;To Catch a Predator&#8217; has become such a hit, California laws have been beefed up. Okay, so a grown man talked to a 14 year old.</p>
<p><strong>Question?</strong><br />
When a person from country &#8216;A&#8217; commits a terrorist act against persons or property in country &#8216;B,&#8217; should the laws of A or B apply (always, no &#8216;it depends&#8217; answers). Your question doesn&#8217;t provide clarity for a finite answer. If &#8216;B&#8217; Commits a crime against &#8216;A&#8217; should &#8216;A&#8217;s&#8217; laws be applied to &#8216;B&#8217; even if &#8216;B&#8217; lives in.</p>
<p><strong>Questions that i need help with from the constitution test!?</strong><br />
1.) T or F &#8211; under the U.S. constitution the Executive branch of the federal goverment has the power to make laws? 2.)T or F &#8211; the preamble to the U.S. Constitution declares that the federal goverment is established by the state 3.)T or F &#8211; it is a.</p>
<p><strong>Rampage at Virginia college?</strong><br />
As a European, I have a different view from the American one that people have the right to hold guns as means to defence. I&#8217;m astonished that after the event Bush stated: &#8216;The president believes that there is a right for people to bear arms, but that all laws must be followed&#8217; Is he so.</p>
<p><strong>Re ticket: add that cop didn&#8217;t stop me when I supposedly was speeding &#8211; 15 minutes later near house.?</strong><br />
ok &#8211; Oh, sob, sob, sob! (Much tearing of hair and beating of breast). Just pay the ticket and obey the speed laws. &#8211; So? if a bank robber gets away does that mean they cannot be caught and.</p>
<p><strong>Renters rights?</strong><br />
what rights do I have if my lnld is selling the house and has not notified me of this situation and came into my apt with giving me false pertents? Should I keep paying the rent or put it in a escrow acct untilI move or it is sold? It depends on the laws of your local.</p>
<p><strong>Rights to a property that has been abandoned by the current owners?</strong><br />
If a property has been left empty for more than 5 years are there any laws or loopholes that can force the owners to sell the property? None that I know of. As long as there aren&#8217;t any violations of law. Failure to pay taxes, probably. Just.</p>
<p><strong>Roe Vs Wade / Unborn victims of violence Act?</strong><br />
One states that an unborn baby is not worth anything and can be disposed of without reguard. The other one says that killing an unborn child can be punishable by a (second) charge of murder. Both are laws, but the both clearly contridict eachother. So which is it? If a.</p>
<p><strong>Runaway laws for pennsylvania?</strong><br />
My friend is 17 and she is turning 18 soon. And i want to know if there are any laws in pa about runaways. I know i should tell her not to do it but i have and her parents are horrible so i need to kno the laws. So any help her would be.</p>
<p><strong>Sharia law in Britain?</strong><br />
Is it true that there is going to be a two tier law system in Britain, where muslims will get to have their own courts? And they will live by their own laws, separate from ours? I read it in a paper yesterday (well, saw the headline) but abit dubious since it was the daily.</p>
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what rights do I have if my lnld is selling the house and has not notified me of this situation and came into my apt with giving me false pertents? Should I keep paying the rent or put it in a escrow acct untilI move or it is sold? It depends on the laws of your local.</p>
<p><strong>Rights to a property that has been abandoned by the current owners?</strong><br />
If a property has been left empty for more than 5 years are there any laws or loopholes that can force the owners to sell the property? None that I know of. As long as there aren&#8217;t any violations of law. Failure to pay taxes, probably. Just.</p>
<p><strong>Roe Vs Wade / Unborn victims of violence Act?</strong><br />
One states that an unborn baby is not worth anything and can be disposed of without reguard. The other one says that killing an unborn child can be punishable by a (second) charge of murder. Both are laws, but the both clearly contridict eachother. So which is it? If a.</p>
<p><strong>Runaway laws for pennsylvania?</strong><br />
My friend is 17 and she is turning 18 soon. And i want to know if there are any laws in pa about runaways. I know i should tell her not to do it but i have and her parents are horrible so i need to kno the laws. So any help her would be.</p>
<p><strong>Sharia law in Britain?</strong><br />
Is it true that there is going to be a two tier law system in Britain, where muslims will get to have their own courts? And they will live by their own laws, separate from ours? I read it in a paper yesterday (well, saw the headline) but abit dubious since it was the daily.</p>
<p><strong>Shooting On American Campus Kills 31! Should We Outlaw College Students?</strong><br />
Students whether High School or College seem to lead to tragedies. Should we outlaw students? Yes. We need stricter student laws. Many European countries outlaw education and they have lower murder rates. Stop the insanity! <img src='http://www.advocateislam.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt="icon smile Law Questions and Answers" class='wp-smiley' title="Law Questions and Answers" />  &#8211; It&#8217;s about as intelligent as outlawing guns. &#8211; F you. -.</p>
<p><strong>Should America be subject to British laws?</strong><br />
Technically, the UK still owns America. Should we therefore revoke the Colonists independance, and ask for back taxes since 1776? Sure if you want another butt whipping. &#8211; Technically the Romans still own the UK. Why not ask them? &#8211; Actually they do not own it. any more than Rome owns most.</p>
<p><strong>Should churches lose their tax free status?</strong><br />
for harboring illegal immigrants? No, because it will start a trend of giving the IRS more authority to tax churches, and control them like China does their churches. Secondly, it is against international laws, because in the case of Catholic churches, they are believe it or not enclaves of a foreign government.</p>
<p><strong>Should freedom be conditional?</strong><br />
i understand that your freedom only extends as far as it doesn&#8217;t encroach on another&#8217;s freedom, but why the laws against drug use and euthenasia? either we do no trust our fellow citizens to be free, or maybe we&#8217;re not the freedom loving country we claim to be. is freedom not a birthright? Freedom is.</p>
<p><strong>Should Gun laws be changed to protect our society?</strong><br />
Do you believe that access to guns need to be much more restricted and controlled? Should the permit should be issued by the police only after an interview occurs and the individual passes the following tests: A) The purpose of owning the gun is clearly established by interview by a.</p>
<p><strong>Should guns be allowed on college campuses?</strong><br />
First of all, this guy purchased two 9mm handguns, so only the strictest gun control laws would have prevented him from purchasing them. However, even then he could have purchased them black-market style (marijuana, anyone?) So, if one student in the dorms, or in the classroom had a handgun on his side,.</p>
<p><strong>Should guns be banned in the USA?</strong><br />
You only have to look at countries like Japan who have on average(from memory) 4 shootings and the tightest gun laws in the world. While there are 10,000 shootings a year in America. If u do not agree with the banning of guns then what do you suggest should happen? Yes, there.</p>
<p><strong>Should Kids Be Excused From School For Sports &amp; Other Recreational Activities?</strong><br />
Despite the current laws regarding this matter, do you believe kids should be excused from school for sports or other recreational activites? What are your thoughts and reasons on this matter? I live in Texas and high school sports are a big thing here. As long as.</p>
<p><strong>Should marijuana be legal for medical and personal use (restricted like alcohol and cigarettes)?</strong><br />
In my opinion, in a free country, you can&#8217;t have laws designed to protect people from themselves. You can&#8217;t have big brother and freedom at the same time. &#8211; No. and this is why. I would be OK flying in a plane with a.</p>
<p><strong>Should municipal laws such as street cleaning be changed?</strong><br />
Every now and then I get a traffic ticket for leaving my car parked on the street during those certain street cleaning hours. Well I am not complaining about paying a few bucks in a parking ticket but it seems odd. There&#8217;s nothing to clean. It&#8217;s as if a giant.</p>
<p><strong>Should the courts have the power to create crimes?</strong><br />
I&#8217;m a little confused by your question. Courts don&#8217;t create crimes, criminals create crimes. If you mean should laws be passed criminializing acts that were once not considered illegal, then yes, there need to be specific laws to address areas that were overlooked or not foreseen when the original.</p>
<p><strong>Should the Florida Clemency board make it ok for Convicts to vote at all?</strong><br />
Florida Governor Crist sits on the Clemency board and is trying to make it eligible for ex-convicts that served their time to vote in elections. Should they have any rights after breaking laws made by the people they are voting for? That is why they.</p>
<p><strong>Should the government crack down on smoking laws?</strong><br />
Just answer yes or no. It&#8217;s for an opinion poll in my government class. Thanks all! your question cannot be answered correctly. you need to re word it. it is confusing should the government enforce anti smoking laws, and create new ones? No if these answers your counting are going to.</p>
<p><strong>Should the laws be changed to require mental health facilities to report admissions?</strong><br />
This would permit a national data base to deny gun purchases from mentaly disabled people. Or would it violate the rights of the mentaly unstable? I think the first thing to consider is that not every person that is checked into a mental health facility is.</p>
<p><strong>Should the U.S have tougher gun laws?</strong><br />
In light of the recent shootings in Virginia Tech, but not soley contained to that ONE incident, do you think tougher gun/anti-gun laws might bring down the number of shooting deaths in the USA? No. &#8211; Of course. Even al quaida, Iraq and iran have tougher gun laws then US. &#8211; no.</p>
<p><strong>Should the Virginia Tech shooting rampage affect gun laws?</strong><br />
No. One psycho should not be able to force an entire nation to change its laws. We accept this kind of risk. Also, if guns were outlawed unfortunately we&#8217;d still see shootings like this. If one of the victims had been carrying a gun, they may have ended it.</p>
<p><strong>Should there be a law to not allow importation of an &#8216;alien&#8217; species?</strong><br />
need help for an essay!! asap .. need a response to this questions and if u can add detials then thats great and thanx in advnce i will appreciate it .. &#8216;should there be laws that restrict the importation of an &#8216;alien&#8217; species into a community?.</p>
<p><strong>SHould there be laws regarding recycled water in australia?</strong><br />
Help me!! I&#8217;m trying to do my assignment and have no ideas! Until the Aussies pick up on your question, below is a website that might get you started. Queensland, Australia is in the midst of a drought &#8211; and the water shortage is critical. No wasting of any water.</p>
<p><strong>Should there be more gun control laws in the U.S.?</strong><br />
There are more than enough gun control laws in the U.S. What we need is better enforcement. People should undergo extensive background checks prior to recieving a weapon. Also, get rid of assault rifles, they are useless for home defense and for hunting (except for humans). &#8211; yes.</p>
<p><strong>Should there be stricter gun laws and why?</strong><br />
No, because of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. &#8211; No. If the anti-gun folks want to be sheep fine, but leave those of us that want to have the right of self defense alone. &#8211; No They are already very restrictive in most states. They need to.</p>
<p><strong>Should there be tighter gun laws in America?</strong><br />
Should America put tighter restrictions on the ownership of weapons. Perhaps a gun buy-back scheme, where people get money for the handing over of their weapons. Of course, we can also be worried that the responsible gun owners will do the right thing, and the criminals will now have the upper.</p>
<p><strong>Should we just give Immigrates citizenship?or send em back and have the people do it legally?</strong><br />
Illegals should be sent back and forced to enter via legal means or, maybe even not at all since they have already proved that they care less about our laws anyway. &#8211; yes..if they have been here long enough to were there.</p>
<p><strong>Should we make &#8216;Sanctuary cities&#8217; for fetuses?</strong><br />
We could make abortion illegal in certain cities or states, and prosecute any abortion doctors in those states for murder. If Los Angeles can violate federal laws, why can&#8217;t we? if is an evil thing to do and every city in the world should make it illegal for abortion to take place..</p>
<p><strong>Should we raise the age limit for possessing a handgun to 25?</strong><br />
What do you think would be a proper age to posses a gun to keep our children safe. Creating laws that constrain the rights of lawful gun owners DOES NOT and WILL NEVER restrain the actions of those who will ignore the law in the pursuit of.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On account of a fundamental rule of inheritance under Muslim law that “a nearer in degree excludes the more remoter” the children of a predeceased son or daughter can not inherit the property of their grandfather or grandmother who is survived by a son or sons. All the schools and sub-schools of Islamic law unanimously accepted this fundamental rule. So it is evident that in the opinion of Islamic jurists the provision of representation in respect of inheritance is absence in Muslim law. As under this principle grandchildren are excluded from inheritance, different Muslim countries of the world attempted to solve this problem by taking various devices.</p>
<p>In Syria and morocco the children of a predeceased son who would be excluded from succession  under sharia  law ,are now entitled to either the share of their father which they would have taken ,had he survived the propositus or one third of the net estate ,whichever is  less .But till now no provision has been made for the children of the deceased &#8216;s daughter.</p>
<p>In Egypt the children of a predeceased son or daughter is entitled to  the share of their parent which they would have received ,had  he or she survived the propositus ,but within the maximum limit of one third of net estate.</p>
<p><strong> </strong>Some Middle Eastern countries have adopted the device of ‘obligatory bequests’. In Libya the will act 1994 introduced obligatory bequest for orphaned grandchildren through predeceased sons. But Bangladesh and Pakistan have accepted the rule of representational succession for the orphaned grandchildren. Section 4 of Muslim family law ordinance1961 provides;</p>
<p>In the event of the death of any son or daughter of the propositus before opening of succession ,the children of such son or daughter ,if any ,living at the time of succession opens ,shall per stirpes receive a share equivalent to the share which such son or daughter ,as the case may be ,would have received if alive.’</p>
<p>According to this section a grandson or granddaughter represents his or her father or mother at the time of death of grandfather or grandmother and inherit what their parent would have inherited if alive, it is called representation. So representation means a more distant relative steps into the shoes of a nearer relative (e.g. a son representing his father) and inherits in an identical manner to the individual he represents. This doctrine of representation has brought in some cases caustic injustice to some heirs of the deceased .For the better understanding the latent injustices in section 4 of MFLO; we can discuss it by giving some examples;</p>
<p>Firstly; a dies leaving behind one daughter and one son’s daughter. So under Islamic law of inheritance daughter gets three-fourths and granddaughter gets one –fourth but according to this ordinance daughter gets one-third and granddaughter gets two-thirds. Only this single injustice upsets the whole community. Here both the heirs are female one is one degree nearer than the other one but nearer gets half of property of remoter. Do you think it is justice?</p>
<p>Secondly; under the ordinance the doctrine is applied only for the descendents of the deceased. It means the entire property which the deceased son would have inherited, if alive, goes to his children, depriving his wife and other relatives. For example; A dies leaving B, a son and D a grandson from predeceased son C and C’ s wife E. Here the property will be divided into two. B gets half and the rest half goes to D. So E is completely deprived .Is it justice?</p>
<p>Thirdly; the propositus dies leaving a daughter of a predeceased son and a full brother. Under MFLO, the entire property goes to son’s daughter and she completely excludes full brother. Is it not injustice?</p>
<p>Fourthly, Son is duty–bound to maintain his father but son’s son is not obliged to maintain his grandfather .So equal distribution among son and grandson is not justice.</p>
<p>Although section 4 of MFLO protected the right of grandchildren yet for the abovementioned injustices to the heirs it should be amended.</p>
<p>References:</p>
<p>A Text Book On Islamic Law&#8211; Dr. Muhammed Faiz-ud-din.</p>
<p>Shariah Law and Society&#8211; A.M.Siraj uddin.</p>
<p>Principles of Mahomedan Law&#8211; D.F. Mulla.</p>
<p>The Muslim Law of India&#8211; Tahir Mahmood.</p>
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		<title>Wafa Sultan Speaks Out For Human Rights</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Millions of people have seen American psychiatrist Dr. Wafa Sultan&#8217;s debate with a Muslim cleric, which was first shown on al-Jazeera television. In 2006, TIME magazine nominated Dr. Sultan as one of the world&#8217;s most influential people. Sultan has appeared on many radio and TV shows in English, and regularly writes articles in Arabic that are read throughout the Muslim world. Her main purpose in life is to further the understanding of Islam and its effect on both the Muslim and non-Muslim world.</p>
<p>Born and raised a Muslim in Syria, Dr. Sultan is one of the co-founders of a group of American activists called Former Muslims United. As the name suggests, the members of FMU are apostates from Islam. Although all of them have left Islam, some remain religious or spiritual, while others do not. The one thing they have in common is that they are afraid that their apostasy will get them killed. They have formed their group in order to ensure that they are protected under the United States Constitution, which guarantees both freedom of and freedom from religion. The laws of America also make it illegal to murder someone because he or she has left his or her religion. Former Muslims United wants to make sure that these laws &#8211; and these basic human rights &#8211; are respected and that they need not live in the fear felt by millions of Muslims outside of the United States as concerns apostasy.</p>
<p>In this regard, it was my honor to interview Dr. Wafa Sultan about her experiences and her life&#8217;s mission. Over the years, she has demonstrated herself to be a fierce warrior for truth, taking on a fanatical ideology that is known to be harsh, brutal and cruel, especially as concerns women. I asked Dr. Sultan about her life as woman in the U.S. as compared to that in her native land, which is predominantly Muslim. Concerning Islamic or sharia law, she replied, &#8220;Under Islamic sharia, a woman is not considered a free being. She is mentally unfit to decide her own life.&#8221;</p>
<p>Wafa does not describe herself as an atheist; nor is she against religion or spirituality. As she also says, &#8220;My simple philosophy is, you have the right to worship a stone, so long as you don&#8217;t hit me with it.&#8221;</p>
<p>I also asked Dr. Sultan what her message to the American people might be, and she replied with a fourfold answer that included addressing the government, the media, academia and persons involved in interfaith dialogue. She strongly believes that everyone needs to become much better educated as to the nature of Islamic fundamentalism and its restrictions of freedoms that we Americans take for granted. While her instructions to the government require many policy changes, her message to the media is simple: &#8220;The media needs to avoid being politically correct, and be forthright in discussing brutal Islamic related news stories.&#8221;</p>
<p>As she battles against entrenched &#8220;religious&#8221; discrimination and brutality, Dr. Wafa Sultan is a true freedom fighter and a champion for the human rights of people worldwide.</p>
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		<title>Why Muslims can’t live peacefully in non Muslim countries?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Muslims are demanding for Sharia law in UK. Muslim schools in India are dictating Fatwa not to recite country&#8217;s patriotic national song. French Muslim team refuses to play gay rivals. After so many such instances one is forced to cogitate why Muslims are ghettoing themselves in non Muslims countries? Why in each way of life [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Muslims are demanding for Sharia law in UK. Muslim schools in India are dictating Fatwa not to recite country&#8217;s patriotic national song. French Muslim team refuses to play gay rivals. After so many such instances one is forced to cogitate why Muslims are ghettoing themselves in non Muslims countries? Why in each way of life Muslims have a different approach? After many rigorous debates with my friends I have come to 11 rationales why Muslims can’t live peacefully in non Muslim countries.</p>
<p><strong>Theologically</strong> – No, Because their allegiance is to Allah and not even mother India that’s  why Deoband prohibited  Muslims to recite Vande Mataram by dictating  a Fatwa.</p>
<p><strong>Religiously</strong> &#8211; No, Because no other religion is accepted by Muslims. And those who are non Muslims are infidels and destined to be annihilated.</p>
<p><strong>Socially</strong> – No, Because they are prohibited to greet someone with Namaste or Namaskar as it is against Muslim laws to bow someone other than Allah.</p>
<p><strong>Economically</strong> – No, Because Muslims are prohibited to take interest (reba) on debt and can&#8217;t invest in the stock markets.</p>
<p><strong>Constitutionally</strong> – No, Because they do not believe in constitution of the country but Sharia laws. If a woman takes ride to someone other than his father or husband and if being raped, it is not the fault of rapist but the moron lady’s why she took the ride? And it the lady who is chastised not the rapist.</p>
<p><strong>Politically</strong>- No, Because their adherence is to the five pillars of Islam and the Quran and not towards their country and its functionaries.</p>
<p><strong>Doctrinally</strong> – No, Because they must submit to the mullah and ulemas who teach annihilation of all infidel nations till they become Muslims.</p>
<p><strong>Domestically</strong> – No, Because they are instructed to marry four women and also allowed to whip their wives even if the husbands merely fear high handedness in their wives.</p>
<p><strong>Intellectually</strong> – No,  Because girls have strict edicts to wear Hijab and not to mingle with any other man except their  father or brother or husband.</p>
<p><strong>Philosophically</strong> – No, Because Islam and the Quran do not allow freedom of religion and expression.</p>
<p><strong>Revelry</strong>- No cause they can’t drink wine and in the month of holy Ramdan not even outside food and how can one party without wine and dine?</p>
<p>After 9/11 there is a steep change in the minds of Muslims and as they are feeling more insecure and more isolated, they knowingly or unknowingly stepping towards such a path that is only augmenting their fanaticism and intolerance towards non Muslims. Bolstered by colonial oppression by the western states and post colonial betrayals by military rulers (As is the case of Pakistan, Iraq and other small African countries) and further backed by the fanatic theories of Saudi Islamic schools, Muslim society is feeling themselves in quandary over religion and to a response they are opposing each and every nook that they do not find appropriate according to Quran. This is the time when Muslim laureates should come forward and propagate the peaceful cohesion of thoughts and ideas. A more hierarchical preference is a need for cultural reform, so that they can become more in line with the liberal values of equality, freedom and brotherhood. This is the time to choose whether religion or humanism. If Muslim society gives preference to the latter one only then these 20% humans can live with the rest of the society cordially.</p>
<p>There are several edicts in Hinduism and Christianity that also propagate fanaticism but still major chunk of Hindus and Christians are liberal and tolerable to others ideas and thoughts and this is what Muslims should follow for the betterment of Muslims and for the betterment of 6 billion humans.</p>
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