Are Kadhi's Courts a Threat To Our Country?
Should Kadhi's courts be retained in the draft constitution? This question has become so sensitive that it risks dividing our nation along religious lines. Some Christians are arguing that including the courts in the constitution is (apart from favouring one religion) setting the stage for the introduction of Sharia law. Is this true and if so what are the implications on our nation? Do Kenyans really have anything to worry about? Advocates of the courts argue that they are effective in safeguarding social and moral values for the Muslim community. Kadhi courts are simply a dispute resolution court for Muslim family law issues i.e. Marriage, divorce and inheritance period.
As this debate rages, various views have been expressed by different people on the “Constitution Crossroads' blogs regarding Kadhi's courts. Among them is Alice who says she is speaking for many Muslim women that are unhappy with the courts. Though not a Muslim herself she says she has a devastated Muslim lady friend who confided in her.
Here are some of the comments:
Njue Nancy Says:
May 3, 2010 at 1:49 pm | Reply edit By including Kadhis court in our nation constitution draft looks like a favour to one religion. It would mean that if need be, we could also include e.g. Artificial contraceptive clause to favour the Catholic Church in the constitution. otherwise anything to do with religion and faith must be left to the concerned believers.
 serah muthoni Says:
May 3, 2010 at 2:05 pm | Reply edit
thnx family for th informtn,i wdnt say really tht th church has lost its credibility,th scenario my mind is depicting thru all ths is that,if we have real christians in ths country,this is the only tym tht JESUS,is the only name tht makes sense,he is drawin a thick line btwn those who are really his and those who are not,the funny thing is that he is startng wth the church first,remembr judgement will start frm the house of God,the first culprit to knock the gates of hell wont be that drunkard or thief,it will be people who have servd God for a nice period of their lives.rather it is a tyme to deeply reflect what jesus means to us,bcoz blv me the sons of the bond woman know what their religion means.
However i still have a reason to jump n praise because i knw tht God does not need numbers of multitudes to prove HIMSELF.He is I AM,he is not dependent,if he used one esther in to prove to naaman and the whole kingdom,that HE IS GOD OF THE ISRAELITES,if used three shadrack,meshack,and abednego to just declare his power,he also used prophet elijah against 400 prophets of baal,why should i be tepted to think that he has run short of witnesses?even elijah during the tym that he was running away frm jezebel,God asked him where he was going,he said he was running so that he wouldnt be killed,wat de God answer him,that there are 700 people who have not bowed to baal,i am convinced today that God is working in kenya in ways which are beyond our undrestanding. WATCH AND PRAY AND THEN…………..VOTE NO.barikiweni.
 Mutie Says:
May 4, 2010 at 5:49 am | Reply edit
My personal opinion is that i find it very difficult to agree with the proponents of the kadhis court to the effect that kadhis courts have nothing to do with religion. How do you separate religion(God) from issues relating to marriage! The kadhis courts are muslim courts to be presided over by kadhis who must be muslims. If kadhis courts have nothing to do with religion why must a kadhi be a muslim. why the descrimination on religious grounds. i saw a clause in the same constitution that says A person shall no be denied employment on grounds that he belongs to a certain religion. By stating that a kadhi must be a muslim is the constitution not contradicting itself! More so why should a kadhi be a civil servant. Doesnt that mean the constituion guarantees financing, promoting and propagating one religion against other religions. The consitution must guarantee equality. This is not equality! I will vote NO
 PRINCESS Says:
May 4, 2010 at 8:33 am | Reply edit
when we allow the kadhi courts it means as a church we are allowing other gods to rule our nation. this nation belongs to Jesus and we should see the plan of the enemy to hinder the revival that is to take place. where are the Christians who will not compromise and see God's purposes stand. we are not VOTING FOR OURSELVES BUT WE ARE THE VOICE OF THE GENERATIONS AFTER US. THIS NATION BELONGS TO JESUS AND HE HAS GIVEN IT TO THE CHURCH(BODY OF CHRIST). CHURCH VOTE NO AND LETS KILL THIS DEVIL THATS WANTS TO STEAL OUR NATION
 kagwanja Says:
May 4, 2010 at 9:02 am | Reply edit
LETS VOTE NO. THERE'S A SINISTER MOTIVE BEHIND THE KADHI'S COURT. JUST SEE THE WIDER MUSLIM AGENDA IN THE WORLD VIS A VIS THE PROPHECY.
 peter maina Says:
May 4, 2010 at 9:14 am | Reply edit
Yes kadhi's court are a threat to the fabrics that holds this nation together.
First the draft contradicts itself by saying there is no state religion and state and religion are seperate. The kadhis courts are dispute resolution courts for muslims- why you tax payers many to help resolve marital issues for muslims. Who pays our pastors when they preside over the same?
Kadhi court being enshrined in our constitution is part of the muslim agenda to islamize the whole nation. We have sold our inheritance through piracy and oil monies to the muslims due to our gready leaders. Now we want to recognise the worship of other gods when our Jehova is not recognized.
Christian lets reads the draft, understand and seek God will. Ask yourself what would Jesus vote- yes/no. My conviction Jesus would vote NO
 kitavi Says:
May 4, 2010 at 10:09 am | Reply edit
The Kadhi courts issue is a big issue and to me the agenda is to set the ball rolling to make not only kenya an islamic state but the entire of Africa. There is the ABUJA declaration which the Muslims are still pursuing and one way to make this happen is to put the Kadhi courts in the constitutions of African states. The church should continue to PUSH so that the NATION of Kenya may fullfill GOD'S purposes in our generation.We should not sell this nation for a bowl of soup.GOD ALMIGTHY HAS A COVENANT WITH THIS NATION AND AS A CHURCH WE SHOULD STAND ON THE LORD'S SIDE. VOTE A BIG NO:
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