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7 pages in length. Islam's Sharia Law has a long reach into the political underpinnings of other Muslim nations, not the least of which includes Nigeria and Iran. The extent to which the guiding principles of Islamic jurisprudence are in need of restructuring within the context of contemporary Nigerian and Iranian politics is both grand and far-reaching; that much scholarly research has been applied to reaching viable resolution to specific issues that stand in the way of ironing out challenges speaks to ongoing debate over ijtihad (scriptural interpretation) liberalism and reform. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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to which the guiding principles of Islamic jurisprudence are in need of restructuring within the context of contemporary Nigerian and Iranian politics is both grand and far-reaching; that much scholarly
research has been applied to reaching viable resolution to specific issues that stand in the way of ironing out challenges speaks to ongoing debate over ijtihad (scriptural interpretation) liberalism and
reform. In short, Sharia teachings in all their interpretational potential cannot remain static in its representation of societal needs given the fact that society in and of itself is
a constantly changing entity; as such, the resistance traditionalists harbor toward a more liberal elucidation of Sharia Law and Muhammads Quranic teachings resides at the core of what role Islam
will continue to play within contemporary Nigerian and Iranian politics. II. CHALLENGING TRADITION Despite the clarity duly provided by respected 12th-century theologian and scholar Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazzali stating
how the "purpose of the law (shariah) for human beings is fivefold: the preservation for them of their religion, soul, intellect, offspring, and property,"1 Nigeria and Iran look to Sharia
as being a very conflict-ridden aspect of their respective political landscapes, inasmuch as the inhumane approach to human existence creates much unrest among religious and ethnic groups to such an
extent that people continue to die from the violent outbreaks. At this point in time, Sharia represents a challenge to contemporary Nigerian and Iranian politics due to the pressing
need for restructure in the relationship between Islamic jurisprudence, justice and sustainable plural democracy.2 Moreover, the notion of human rights barely exists under the conventional interpretation, a harsh reality
clearly illustrated by the 2002 death sentence imposed upon a young Nigerian woman who committed adultery, a ruling many in the global community deemed as wholly inappropriate for an act
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