The Ministry of Justice, headed by the current President of Syria, Ahmad al-Shara, has finalized a project for a constitutional decree, establishing Islamic jurisprudence as the primary source of legislation. "Islamic jurisprudence is the main source of legislation in Syria, and the constitution prohibits any conflicting legislations," stated Shara. This step has raised many questions and disagreements in the country, as it anticipates a future constitution and may affect the separation of church and state. Members of the opposition are calling for discussion of this issue at the national level and emphasize that Islam should not be given a special position in the constitution.
