Answers to “Does Islam fit with our law?” reading
SECTION A:
The article suggests that it is difficult to reconcile English law and Islam, but not impossible
SECTION B:
1) Find on page 1:
a) A word that means “a conflict” or “a difference that makes it difficult for people / things to work together” = clash
b) A word that means “coming” or “threatening” = looming
c) A phrase that means “there is a lot to be won or lost” = there is much at stake
d) A word that means “angry and offended” = resentful
e) A word that means “personal histories and experiences” = backgrounds
f) A word that means “limitation” = curtailment
g) A word meaning “a person involved in a lawsuit” = litigant
h) A word meaning “the clear understanding of things” = insight
1) Find on page 2:
a) A phrasal verb meaning “face something directly” = square up
b) A word meaning “cure” or “make better” = heal
c) A word meaning “help grow or develop” = foster
SECTION C
1) Find two differences between Islamic law and English law
English law focuses on the rights of the individual; Islamic law focuses on the rights of the community. English law acknowledges no duty to god; Islam law incorporates the principles from Prophet Muhammad.
2) Find three examples of Human Rights problems
The treatment of women; Guantanamo Bay; the intervention of religion in public and private life.