Judaism and Islam as bodies of law must claim distinction for security reasons

Evidence

In brief, I submit that although the shari¯‘a does distinguish between “law” and “ethics,” neither term should be understood in its modern, secular sense. — Talal Asad, Formations of the Secular, 1195 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Divine legislation structurally separated law-making from enforcement in Islamic states — Diego Gambetta, Trust - Making and Breaking Cooperative…, 2052; Sharia’s own distinction between law and ethics predates the secular split — Talal Asad, Formations of the Secular:…, 1195; The association of Islam with terror was structured into national security laws — Saher Selod, Forever Suspect_ Racialized…, 19

Broader Connections

• Sharia’s own distinction between law and ethics predates the secular split #complicates (0.74) — Talal Asad, Formations of the Secular, 1195