Is The Sharia Law Timeless?
1) They are called divine books for a reason, because they give divine guidance. A Muslim, who believes in Quran to be a Divine Book, cannot ignore this fact. Just like a human being gives importance to laws of nature, science and technology, similarly a Muslim cannot ignore Quran as a book of divine guidance. And it is Quran that will decide the nature of guidance given in it, whether it be injunctions of permanent, temporary or Sadd-e-Zariya basis. 2) We all know that horses were not the only resource to fight even at that time, there were swords, camels, armors and other resources as well. Men and cavalry represented military might. Just the way swords and armors were used in addition to horses, similary, other means can also be used to achieve the purpose of striking terror into the enemies of Allah, anything which represents military might. 3) Not all of them are Sadd-e-Zariya e.g. in case of inheritance, Quran says: آبَاؤُكُمْ وَأَبْنَاؤُكُمْ لَا تَدْرُونَ أَيُّهُمْ أَقْرَبُ لَكُمْ نَفْعًا فَرِيضَةً مِنْ اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا “ You know not who among your children and parents are nearest to you in benefit. This is the law of God. Indeed, God is Wise and All-Knowing “. (4:11) in case of punishment of thievery, Quran says: وَالسَّارِقُ وَالسَّارِقَةُ فَاقْطَعُوا أَيْدِيَهُمَا جَزَاءً بِمَا كَسَبَا نَكَالًا مِنْ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ فَمَنْ تَابَ مِنْ بَعْدِ ظُلْمِهِ وَأَصْلَحَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ يَتُوبُ عَلَيْهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَحِيمٌ “ And as to the thief, male or female, cut off their hands as a reward of their own deeds, and as an exemplary punishment from God . But whoever repents and mends his ways after committing this crime shall be pardoned by Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful” . (5:38-39) The wordings like, law of God , you know not who among your children and parents are nearest to you in benefit , exemplary punishment from God , are all indicative of their permanent nature. 4) Anyone, whether brother or a sister, can forego their rights in favour of another person, there’s no need to follow options a or b. The inheritance shares as ordained by God, establish rights of the said parties, and any party can let go of his/her rights in favour of another party. 5) This is again reference to a measure that was taken temporarily and verses are very clear in this regard. This has been discussed at length in following videos: Discussion 47826 6) Islamic punishments are subject to some conditions i.e. they are for conscious muslims, they are the maximum sentence and are to be given only when nature of crime and condition of the perpetrator do not allow for any concession. However, as discussed in point (3), they’re imposition of punishment by God in this world and cannot be changed.
Any other example to support your point. This one is not good one as the word “exemplary” means making it a example for other as a deterrence to commit similar sins. so that is actually for prevention of zulm that actually supports my understanding.