If Shari’ah goes into effect, will all women have to cover themselves and wear hijab?

 - If Shari’ah goes into effect, will all women be veiled?
- If they do, does it also apply to non-Muslims?
- If it does not, will it not cause mischief?
- Can you explain it with evidence?

Dear Brother / Sister,

Shari’ah cannot be implemented in a country by the imposition of a minority that has somehow gained power. If it happens, the majority of the people of the country will practice taqiyya, hide their true belief, thought and lifestyle, and deviate from the shari’ah whenever they find the opportunity; the application of shari’ah based on force and violence will cause people to distance themselves from it in heart and spirituality, and even hate it; when they find the opportunity, they will rebel and put an end to this practice.

In order for shari’ah to be implemented in a country, Muslims must first be taught sound Islam (Shari’ah) and given the necessary education to apply this knowledge in free (not prohibited by the regime) areas.

When people believe, embrace and love to implement shari’ah as much as possible, the values that rise in society will become “Islamic values”; the society will begin to put pressure on the implementation of the missing parts, and the administration will expand the field of application step by step. While this expansion is carried out, consultations and public opinion research will be carried out with pious Islamic scholars and experts in other relevant fields. During the transition process, issues such as the situation of society and the world, necessities, and prevention of mischief will be taken into consideration meticulously.

After all this is done, people will begin to dress more appropriately. Muslims who dress and behave inappropriately in public places will be warned, given advice and educated, but violence and punishment are never the solution.

Non-Muslim citizens of Islamic countries are free to live according to their own beliefs. When they share the same places and environments with Muslims, some restrictions can be made if security, public order and general ethics require it.

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