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Originally Posted by HarryT
Have you sought the advice of Muslims to ensure that your understanding of Sharia law is correct? I can see the potential for causing serious offence by misrepresentation of Sharia law, if not.
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Yes, Harry, a lot of research has gone into this book, including it being read and advised upon by a retired imam in Brunei, when I was there in November, 2011.
The novel is a work of fiction. In real life, Sharia law comes in many forms and, being set in the near future, I have portrayed a strict form of that law, yet it maintains many principles currently implemented today, throughout the world.
The book is by no means "anti-muslim", it could quite as easily have been written about nationalist, white supremacists and the effect they would have on a country.
Rhadin, your comment is very interesting, and also something touched upon in the book.
Regards,
ML Stewart