Arbitration Quote by Sadakat Kadri
“There is an issue about the discrimination provisions because the Qur'an does say that women should have half the share of men. Again, in the seventh century perhaps that kind of made sense, but in the twenty-first it very often doesn't. But in the arbitration contract that won't arise. An inheritance dispute might arise after someone dies but the two sides have to come together consensually.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Panel on Islamic Law, 2015
The quote highlights that traditional Qur'anic inheritance rules allocate women half the share of men, which made sense historically but often conflicts with modern values, yet arbitration can avoid such disputes.
In simple terms: Traditional inheritance rules give women half men's share, historically logical but now often mismatched; arbitration can sidestep this.
Key Takeaway
Recognize historical context, seek equitable solutions.
Themes
gender equality
law
modernity
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
ethical
legal
When to use this quote
- family inheritance
- court arbitration
- policy making
- community education
Key Concepts
Islamic jurisprudence
gender equity
legal reform
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern legal systems reconcile religious traditions with gender equality?
- What role does arbitration play in resolving inheritance conflicts?
A Different Perspective
Historical norms may clash with contemporary human rights standards.
