Transitional Justice in the Middle East and North Africa – Taking Account of Islam

Abstract

The core of the argument of this article is that the integration of Islamic notions of justice into transitional justice mechanisms in the MENA makes for a more viable and sustainable transitional justice process in the region. This would mean a critical cultural value in the MENA is given a place in dealing with the past and mapping out a sustainable future in the region. The argument here is premised on the logic that a social transformation-focused enterprise like transitional justice ought to engage with Islam for sustainable outcomes in societies in the MENA where Islam is very influential. Given the significant role and influence of Islam on cultural, socio-political and legal institutions in the MENA, a process of transitional justice that takes account of Islamic values and practices is important for negotiating justice and institutionalising reforms in societies in the region.

Religion and tax compliance among SMEs in Ghana

“…Also, Romans support the Divine Right of Kings, which basically holds that whoever is in charge of government is there with god’s approval and anyone who disputes that fact or who fails to obey is subject to damnation. From Muslim perspectives, business ethics literature believe that there is no duty to pay any tax that results in increase prices, but another strands of the same literature also indicates that there is no duty to pay a tax that is based on income (Murtuza and Ghazanfar, 1998; Ahmad, 1995; McGee, 1999; Yusuf, 1971). It is clear that Muslims literature takes a more flexible approach.…”