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3 Legal Lock J. 120 (2023-2024)
Exploring the Confluence of Islamic Principles and Legal Systems: An Insight into Sharia and Women in Afghanistan One Year after the Taliban Takeover

handle is hein.journals/lgllckjnl3 and id is 683 raw text is: LEGAL LOCK JOURNAL EXPLORING THE CONFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES AND LEGAL SYSTEMS: AN INSIGHT INTO SHARIA AND WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN ONEYEAR AFTER THE TALIBAN TAKEOVER R.R.Vivin1 & Dr. Prema E2 ABSTRACT The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021 raised questions about the legal system and its treatment of women. The Taliban's interpretation of Islamic law is inspired by the deobandi dhatu of Hanafi law, and the group's own experience of living as a predominantly rural tribal Taliban claimed that the country was an Islamic emirate whose laws and governance should be sharia complies. According to the Taliban, knowledge of Hanafi jurisprudence is the foundation of the legal system, and the country currently lacks a clear and unified legal system, judicial system, or executive mechanism Taliban leaders essentially nationalize their policies do not fulfill through guidelines or recommendations believe that prevailing cultural norms . The Taliban's religious orientation towards Afghanistan includes fleshing out the country's religious ideology, burning their basic religious certificates and steering Afghan nationalism towards religious nationalism Taliban policies have already begun targeting women's employment, education and freedom already limited. The Taliban's interpretation of Islamic law is based on their own understanding of local Islamic traditions, and the group is looking to establish an exclusively Muslim Islamic system. Amidst the Taliban's return to governance, their interpretation of Sharia law has significantly influenced legal structures and societal norms. This study examines the complexities surrounding the implementation of Sharia, juxtaposing traditional Islamic principles with contemporary legal frameworks. It seeks to elucidate how the Taliban's interpretation of Sharia law intersects with Afghan women's rights, shaping their access to education, employment, and personal autonomy. The research employs a multidimensional approach, encompassing legal analysis, sociocultural perspectives, and human rights frameworks. It delves into historical precedents, tracing the 'The author is a student at VIT Chennai. 2The co author is an Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of VIT Chennai. 120 ISSN: 2583-0384 VOL. 3 ISSUE 5

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