Copts, who make up 10-15 per cent of Egypt's population, have long complained of discrimination. AFPCAIRO, EGYPT -- Egyptian Copt Amal Hanna says she is determined to fight the long-standing application of Islamic inheritance laws to Christians, as recent court victories embolden Coptic women.
Then, after her aunt died last year, another court awarded the entire inheritance to Hanna's brother. They are the largest non-Muslim religious minority in the Middle East, and account for 10-15 percent of Egypt's predominantly Sunni Muslim population of 100 million. Their application "has had to overcome resistance from entrenched practises and norms, both in the judiciary and society," she said.
- 'Progress' -Lawyers say the lack of a personal status law for Christians is partly to blame for courts' resistance.
So maybe in Canada we can listen to why they don’t want Islamic law
I’m sure Justin will be stopping to point out the gender discrimination in Islamic inheritance law any day now....no he won’t lol!!’n
Mohammed fought toi unite jews, christians and arabs that became muslims.