Some democratic governments have considered allowing Muslim communities to conduct their own courts of law, or Shari’ah courts. Westerners who oppose such measures cite reports of amputation and stoning wherever Shari’ah has taken hold. This program travels to Nigeria, where Shari’ah law functions alongside the secular court system. Spotlighting an outspoken judge determined to convey the benefits of Islamic law, the film presents cases, verdicts, and sentences that clearly illustrate ways in which Shari’ah is implemented. Although the attitudes of local women toward the court may surprise some viewers, the film pulls no punches in its examination of the precarious rights of women under Shari’ah.

Films Media Group

Islamic law -- Nigeria, Islamic courts -- Nigeria, Women's rights -- Nigeria, Islam -- Customs and practices, Islam and civil society -- Nigeria, Islam and civil society -- Great Britain, Nigeria, Women's rights, Islamic courts

Hamid, Ruhi (director), Hamid, Ruhi (producer), Maltsev, Misha (producer), Hamid, Ruhi (narrator), Murray, David (editor), Graef, Roger (executive producer), Norman, Louise (executive producer), Films of Record Ltd. (producer), British Broadcasting Corporation (producer), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (distributor)

00:52:25 (HH:MM:SS)

English

adult/continuing education, higher education, high school (grades 10-12), college

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
Role	publisher
Telephone	800-257-5126
Address	200 Metro Blvd., Suite 124, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Email	[email protected]

2007-01-01

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