A Comparative Study: Women's Protection under Islamic and Non-Islamic Legal Systems

Abstract

The essence of this research paper is centered round the theme of women's protection mechanisms in both Islamic and non-Islamic legal systems. Its aim is to outline the legal systems which, on one hand, govern women's rights while, on the other, ensure their security. This study will carefully examine particular subjects in Islamic religious law such as inheritance, marriage, separation, and women’s rights. Similarly, the ethical and legal status of euthanasia will be addressed by comparing the jurisdictions and forms of legal protection offered by the Islamic legal system to those provided by the non-Islamic legal systems, which comprise national laws, international human rights conventions, or the common law principles. The study will not only address the legal provisions but will probe even further. Practical and application of safety frameworks will be emphasized in order to achieve satisfying outcome of this discourse. The topic can be viewed from the perspectives of how the latter, and as a consequence, shade the actual incidents experienced by women trying to navigate the legal system in both the Islamic and the non-Islamic contexts. The way paper addresses different shades in the existing categories, by stating Islamic legal interpretations and non-Islamic legal systems differ from one region to once and country to another, is commendable. Certainly, the research purpose is to ensure that there exist clear cut strengths and weaknesses of both systems in defense of women’s rights. It would like to see this topic talked about more soberly. Hopefully, it can also establish the requirements for legal changes or the improvement of the existing frameworks applicable equally to the Islamic and non-Islamic societies.

Keywords: Islamic Laws, Non-Islamic Laws, Women Protection, Legal System, Violence