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    They "say" they won't override state/federal laws...

    IRVING (CBS 11 NEWS) - It is how Muslims settle disputes in many countries in the Middle East.

    But now North Texas is home to what is believed to be the first official Islamic Tribunal that follows Sharia Law.

    “In their mind, the misconception about what they see through the media is that Sharia means cut the head, chop the heads, cut the hands and we are not doing that,” said Imam Moujahed Bakhach, one of the tribunal judges.

    Bakhach, along with three other religious judges, make up the Islamic Tribunal.

    “We have no authority to force anybody or to make it binding up on if they don’t like it or don’t except it,” said Bakhach.

    Guided by the Muslim religious moral code known as “Sharia,” the judges are offering up their services to handle case involving divorce, business problems, and other disputes among the community.

    “There are no disputes at all because we deal with just fix and deal with the religious part. We cannot deal with anything else, even in the civil law,” said Dr. Taher El-badawi, a tribunal judge.

    Dr. El-badawi said they do not handle criminal accusations, child support, custody battles or any transfer of assets.

    “People are concerned that there are conflicts between Sharia Law and state law or whatever else. So that’s an important area we need to watch,” said John DeGroote, a lawyer who practices business mediation and is an arbitrator.

    DeGroote said he sees parallels to his out-of-court mediations.

    “If it’s non-binding and simply helps people guide their way through the dispute, all the better,” said DeGroote.

    Bakhach said state and federal law will always take precedent. It is why the judges have made it the first article in the Islamic Tribunal’s constitution.

    “We are not here to invade the White House or invade Austin. We are humble and want to settle a problem between Muslims,” said Bakhach.

    District Attorney Susan Hawk did not want to comment when reached by CBS 11.
    "Self-government won't work without self-discipline." - Paul Harvey

  • #2
    Do not like.
    "You wouldn't know what crazy was if Charles Manson was eating Fruit Loops on your front porch"

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    • #3
      "We have no authority to force anybody or to make it binding up on if they don’t like it or don’t except it,” said Bakhach.

      Somewhere, an eighth grade English teacher is weeping at this.
      "It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."

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      • #4
        are we shocked? Irving has been like a 3rd world country since i moved up here.

        god bless.
        It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men -Frederick Douglass

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        • #5
          I can see the TV show now, instead of "Judge Judy" you get "Judge Mohammed"
          Frogs in the water and the heat has been applied...Hope we figure it out before the full boil gets here.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by dcs13 View Post
            I can see the TV show now, instead of "Judge Judy" you get "Judge Mohammed"
            Frogs in the water and the heat has been applied...Hope we figure it out before the full boil gets here.
            Of course it will. We don't want to hurt anyone's feelings.

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            • #7
              Yawn. Call me when this matters.
              ZOMBIE REAGAN FOR PRESIDENT 2016!!! heh

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              • #8
                Old news is old news.... For England. This happens every day. Only a matter of time until I am stoned for listening to Rock music. Get it!?
                First hand witness at the failure of public healthcare.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Mr_Fiux View Post
                  Only a matter of time until I am stoned and listening to Rock music. Get it!?
                  you just accurately described my collAge exp.

                  god bless.
                  It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men -Frederick Douglass

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                  • #10
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                    I don't like Republicans, but I really FUCKING hate Democrats.


                    Sex with an Asian woman is great, but 30 minutes later you're horny again.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Mr_Fiux View Post
                      Old news is old news.... For England. This happens every day. Only a matter of time until I am stoned for listening to Rock music. Get it!?
                      That's exactly what happened in England. Advisory boards first, now practicing Sharia courts.
                      Sharia principles are to become enshrined in the UK legal system for the first time, with The Law Society publishing guidelines for drawing up documents according to Islamic rules, which would exclude non-believers and encroach on women’s rights.
                      "Self-government won't work without self-discipline." - Paul Harvey

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by YALE View Post
                        Yawn. Call me when this matters.
                        We've been trying to tell you it will for a long time, but you just won't listen. You really think they don't have an agenda to get that going full on? They've made strides just getting this far. Even you must know they'll continue.
                        WH

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                        • #13
                          So what if a bunch of white dudes made a court???? Think people would be passive about it? Hell no.
                          Originally posted by Taya Kyle, American Gun
                          There comes a time when honest debate, serious diplomatic efforts, and logical arguments have been exhausted and only men and women willing to take up arms against evil will suffice to save the freedom of a nation or continent.

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                          • #14
                            Give them an inch and they will take a mile.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by krazy kris View Post
                              Give them an inch and they will take your head off.
                              Fixed that for you.
                              I don't like Republicans, but I really FUCKING hate Democrats.


                              Sex with an Asian woman is great, but 30 minutes later you're horny again.

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