Poor can claim justice through Shariah law, study finds.(IN THE BEGINNING) From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: May 26, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 National Catholic Reporter. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A recent study by two Indiana academics suggests that Shariah law, the Islamic legal code often associated with strict rules, oppression of women and harsh punishments, has a softer side when it comes to the poor.

Based on data from national surveys in predominantly Islamic countries, the authors found that people linked the establishment of Shariah law with economic reforms such as increasing government responsibility for the poor and reducing income inequality.

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