Shari'a

Qatari shari'a Professor:

'Christians may run for office, but Muslims can't vote for them'

Professor of shari'a at Qatar University: Impermissible for Muslims to vote for non-Muslim candidates, as shari'a says ruler must be Muslim.

Syria: 25 Lashes for Failing to Pray

Rebels' Islamic court punishes two men who did not take part in Friday prayers at the mosque.

Clinton Praises Violent Libyan Election

US Secy of State Hillary Clinton is praising Libya's first national election since the ouster and murder of dictator Muammar Qaddafi.

Iran Puts Off Execution of Christian Pastor

Iran has put off the execution of Christian Pastor Yousof Nadarkhani, but it is not clear for how long.

Egypt's Salafi Party Claims to Honor Peace with Israel, But...

The head of the Egypt's Salafi movement says the party will honor the country's 1979 peace treaty with Israel.