Comparative Study of the Models of Sharia Proceedings in Islamic Countries

The structure of the judicial system in contemporary Islamic countries is based on the modern models of the world. But, to fulfill the requirements of the Islamic laws, it has been affected by Islamic sharia. The basic issue is that do these legal systems have native models in combining these two approaches or not. What are these models and their pros and cons. This paper is about to analyze these models and their religious or non-religious characteristics. Overall, there are two models of proceedings system based on sharia. First, creating special courts of sharia, and second, trial in general courts, but according to the Islamic laws. The type of political system and its approach in relation to the religion is an important factor in applying these two models. Finally, both models are considered in relation to the realization of sharia laws, which is the ultimate purpose of these models.