Why Yoruba Customary Law Outshines Sharia in Rights and Equality

This post argues that Yoruba customary law offers more inclusive rights than Sharia in areas such as inheritance, alimony, and women's status. It highlights how Yoruba women can lead businesses, hold traditional titles, and even become monarchs—rights denied under strict Sharia rules. The discussion also notes Sharia’s harsher penalties, such as amputation for petty theft, and its view of women as legal wards. The author suggests that Yoruba land should build its constitution on its long-standing cultural laws and update them over time rather than adopting Sharia wholesale.

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