Shari’a as a Source of Legal Pluralism in the Lives of Western Muslims

The present research is an introductory text to the subject of Western Muslim’s debates, discussions, and practices on the concept of Shari’a vis-à-vis real-life application of Shari’a-driven laws and practices, with a particular focus on the daily lives of Muslims, functioning as a comprehensive reader and handbook. In addition to analysing scholarly discussions on secularism and the importance of comprehending religion in socio-political contexts, it provides a range of viewpoints regarding the workings of Shari’a in Western cultures, touching on topics like gender equality, citizenship rights, political participation, jihad, belonging, grassroots movements, and legal pluralism. Although most of the research that is now available concentrates on Islamic family law, there is an increasing amount of interest in investigating the domestic application of Shari’a in a variety of fields. Nonetheless, there are still a lot of unanswered questions in this field, which emphasizes the necessity for more study to have a deeper understanding of Muslims’ legal experiences and practices in the West.