06 Mar An Islamic International Court of Justice?
06.03.07
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I’m not sure what I think about this idea, reported in a Malaysian newspaper:
An Islamic International Court focusing on Islamic human rights may soon become a reality.
Iran’s chief of judiciary system Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroud said in principle, it was a good idea for such an establishment, adding that a secretariat to look into the matter had been formed in Iran and discussions had been held with Saudi Arabia on the proposal.
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When asked on the overlapping duties of the proposed Islamic International Court (IIC) with the International Court of Justice, Mahmoud said the former would focus only on human rights issues involving Islamic nations.
Without a source of law, I’m not sure how effective the IIC would be. According to the article, the IIC would also be a forum to settle human rights’ issues between the west and Islamic countries. The success of this aim will depend upon the source of law from which the court will.
I’m always happy to see a new forum for dispute resolution, especially in the field of human rights, but I’m skeptical that this institution can gain international recognition as a legitimate judicial institution.
I smell the stench of cultural relativism. The human righst community won’t be on board for this.
And who decides who is an Islamic nation?
Is it any nation where moslems live? Is it any nation where moslems once ruled?
Detail: that’s where the devil may be found.
Yes, and who’s Islam? In Iran the ayatollah has the ultimate word, so I doubt he would always accept the interpretation of another scholar.