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"Sharia law is a divinely given system from Allah, guiding life with justice and mercy for better outcomes than Western laws. The Qur'an says, ‘And whoever does not judge by what Allah has revealed—then it is those who are the disbelievers' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:44). It covers everything—fair punishments, like cutting theft's root (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:38), family rights (Surah An-Nisa, 4:11), and charity (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:110)—balancing society in ways secular laws, with rising crime and broken families, often fail.
Jesus (peace be upon him) upheld divine law—‘We gave him the Injeel, in which was guidance and light' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:46)—not man-made rules. The Qur'an says, ‘The Messiah, son of Mary, was no more than a messenger' (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:75). Sharia reflects what he taught—submission to Allah's will—unlike Western systems that shift with whims. Where it's applied right, like in stable Muslim lands, it proves Allah's way outshines human guesses."
Sharia is often presented as a perfect divine legal system, but reality tells a different story.
Sharia boasts strict punishments for theft, adultery, and more (Surah Al-Ma'idah, 5:38). Sure, it looks "fair" on paper—but justice isn't about slashing hands or rigid rules. Jesus said, "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matthew 5:44). Punishments can control behaviour, but they don't fix hearts. Law alone doesn't create morality.
Sharia is like building a fence around a cliff—it might stop a few falls, but it doesn't teach anyone to walk safely. Christianity transforms the person from the inside.
Sharia claims to protect families (Surah An-Nisa, 4:11), but rigid rules often trap women and limit freedom. Christian teaching builds relationships on love, respect, and shared responsibility. Rules regulate behaviour, but they cannot create healthy families or societies.
Look at how Sharia works today:
If "divine law" leads to oppression, control, and fear, it's hardly a moral improvement over Western law.
Sharia enforces rules externally. Christianity changes the heart. Jesus fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17) and empowered people to live rightly from within. That's why a society based on grace produces sustainable justice, not just compliance.
Sharia imposes rules; Christianity transforms hearts. Western law adapts; Sharia claims perfection but often results in oppression. Law restrains, but only Christ restores. True morality isn't strict compliance—it's inner transformation that creates real justice and flourishing.