Good thing they can't pull something like this here.
Lawyer of 'Reem Island Ghost' claims non-Muslim witnesses should be disregarded
By Neil Halligan
The lawyer representing the woman charged with murdering a teacher in an Abu Dhabi mall has challenged the testimonies of the non-Muslim witnesses, arguing that they are ‘invalid’ under Sharia Law.
Abdulqader Al Haithami, who is representing Alaa Al Hashemi, argued that the testimonies of those witnesses who are not Muslim should be disregarded, according to a report in The National newspaper.
“The law states cases of murder according to Sharia law are not proven unless they are pleaded by the council of judges, testimony of two male witnesses, or by the oath. The oath taken by the witnesses is invalid as they are not Muslim,” he said.
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http://www.arabianbusiness.com/lawyer-of-reem-island-ghost-claims-non-muslim-wit
Lawyer of 'Reem Island Ghost' claims non-Muslim witnesses should be disregarded
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By Neil Halligan
- Wednesday, 17 June 2015 12:07 PM
The lawyer representing the woman charged with murdering a teacher in an Abu Dhabi mall has challenged the testimonies of the non-Muslim witnesses, arguing that they are ‘invalid’ under Sharia Law.
Abdulqader Al Haithami, who is representing Alaa Al Hashemi, argued that the testimonies of those witnesses who are not Muslim should be disregarded, according to a report in The National newspaper.
“The law states cases of murder according to Sharia law are not proven unless they are pleaded by the council of judges, testimony of two male witnesses, or by the oath. The oath taken by the witnesses is invalid as they are not Muslim,” he said.
Continue reading at:
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/lawyer-of-reem-island-ghost-claims-non-muslim-wit
