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Islamocracy and Judicial Review in Egypt

By Mohamed ‘Arafa. In democratic societies, the relationship between democracy and religion can be harmonious, as democracy ensures the freedom to practice religion, while religious diversity can enrich public discourse. This post explores the intersection of democracy, judicial review, and Shārīe‘ā law, focusing on the tensions and possibilities that arise when religious legal principles interact with democratic governance. It discusses how Article 2 of the Egyptian Constitution, which asserts the supremacy of Shārīe‘ā law in certain legal contexts, interacts with democratic ideals and the practice of judicial review.