Maqasid Of Shariah And Hudud Changing
Hi Are laws like flogging, choping of hands, etc mentioned in Quran only for the time when Quran was being revealed or is it for all times. Its problematic for both stances. Who is going to decide which laws are for the time of revelation and which are for all times. If its only for that particular time then what Quran has to offer to modern times in terms of laws. If it is for all times then how is it compatible with modern sensitivities. Another related point is that without a central authority to regulate, quranic laws , etc are open to all sort of interpretations leading to confusion and above all misuse of these laws for vested interests. So couldnt God come up with more clarity or some final authority whose interpretation was binding on people. Also if Islamic laws evolve then what is the difference betwen worldly laws which also evolve and Islamic laws. Would expect God to do a better job for giving laws and saving people for being abused by vested unregulated religious authorities.
I think the very nature of how society functions necessitates changing laws surely? I mean this is an opinion and I myself may at times disagree with it