The question of how to implement the hudud law in a just and fair manner is not a new one. Muslim scholars have been debating this issue since the very first decade of Islam's introduction to the world. For most God-fearing Muslims the question is not about whether to have hudud or not, but what kind, when and more importantly, why should these laws be implemented.

The perceived problem with Islamic law is that they have never been codified (except once, toward the end of the Ottoman). Islam does not recognise a mono-culture nor does it recognise one 'colour' law governing the entire humanity.

A lot of scholars have come to the conclusion that Islam does not guarantee heaven on earth. In fact the etymology of the word dunia (world) is that of a succulent vine of grape just of reach, so that no matter how hard you try to grab it, you can never succeed. Thus this world is not the 'aim' but only the 'means'.

So, Islamic laws are merely a system that ensures that the 'means' are protected, nothing more. It is not 'designed' to guarantee justice, only God can do that, depending on whether we deserve justice.

Lastly, let us not blame our own failings in not implementing God's law truly that is a great injustice. All parties should be more careful about what they call Islamic and what they don't.