Sharia Law

Christians, Alawites and Jews Share the Same Fate

Gaza University to Implement 'Modest' Dress Code for Females

Hamas takes another step towards sharia law, establishes "modest dress" code for female university students.

Egyptian Opposition Claims Fraud in Referendum

5,000 complaints of fraud filed after the first day of voting. So far, 56% of voters said yes to constitution.

10,000 Rally in Cairo, Demand Sharia Law

Rally organized by minority Salafi groups, demanding Egypt's new constitution be based on the Islamic law.

Countdowns in Teheran and Jerusalem

Op-ed: The belief among the press and political establishments is that Netanyahu is an obstinate paranoid who is playing games with them.

Egyptian Businessmen Present: 'Sharia Tourism'

In what appears to be another expression of the strengthening of Islam in Egypt, a new initiative encourages “sharia tourism.”

Radical Islamic Rally in Tunisia Amid Anti-Semitic Chants

Thousands of Salafists marched on Kairouan in Central Tunisia, chanting, “Jews, Jews, the army of Mohammed is back.”

Tunisia Constitution to Reject Sharia

After weeks of protest and growing secular opposition, Tunisia's ruling Islamist party announced Sharia will not be enshrined in government.

Saudi Twitter Apostate Arrested in Malaysia

A Saudi journalist who fled the country after posting a 'blasphemous' tweets 'insulting the prophet Mohammad' has been arrested in Malaysia

Bangladesh Foils Islamic Coup

Military officials in Bangladesh say they quashed an attempt by former and active officers to overthrow the government and impose Sharia Law

Hamas Bans Gaza's "American Idol"

Hamas government bans residents of Gaza from participating in "New Star," its own reality show, citing indecency.

Australian Free After Saudi Lashing

Saudi Arabia has commuted the prison term of an Australian Muslim sentenced to a year in prison

Egypt's Women Give 'Religious Police' a Drubbing

A group of Islamists who invaded a salon in Egypt were beaten off with their own sticks by the women they threatened.

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.

Italy's MP Nirenstein: Egyptian Women Voted Against Themselves

MP Nirentstein tells Egypt's women what is in store. A7 featured veiled women taking part in the anti-Mubarak riots. Back to the same.

Muslim Brotherhood Aims for Islamic Egyptian State

Muslim Brotherhood luminary Sobhi Saleh wants Sharia in Egypt claiming it is the "best system" for Muslims and non-Muslims; what of Obama's new ME?

NY Debate on Homeland Security Becomes Heated

A debate in New York on homeland security exploded when an ex-Muslim activist said that Muslims are taught to hate Jews and and America.

Raymond Davis Gets Away with "Murder"

Raymond Davis the US diplomat was freed by Pakistan after his government paid "blood money" compensation to the families of his two victims.

Hamas Puts Hairstylists in the Crosshairs

Hamas cracks down on male hairstylists who cut women's hair. Decree may reflect Gaza's growing acceptance of Islamic law.

British Muslim Schools Teach Saudi Hatred of Jews and Israelis

A BBC program reports that Muslim children in 40 British schools are being taught to hate Jews, Israelis and homosexuals in a Saudi curriculum.

Poll: Young PA Arabs want Sharia Law, Seek Iran as Ally

A poll of young PA Arab adults find that most want an Islamic state, and Iran is the most popular ally.

UAE Court: Wife-Beating Okay, But Not 'Too Much'

A UAE court has cited a man for going a little too far in beating his wife and 23-year-old daughter, since the punishment “left marks.”

Terrorism Under the Guise of a University?

American university’s goals are similar to those of known Muslim extremist groups.

BBC Promotes Pro-Syrian Image for British Students

A new British TV series broadcasts an invitation to UK schools to twin with their Arab counterparts in Syria, who are shown in a positive light.

Canada to Offer Shariah-Compliant Mortgages?

Islamic law-compliant mortgages may soon be offered in Canada, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

New Shar'iah Charity Fund: Underwriting Radical Islam?

A new worldwide Islamic charity fund may be used to support other ventures. Exclusive INN interview with Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser.

Britain’s Move to Islam: British Pools Accept Muslim Dress Code

Europe continues to move to Islamic rule: Several British swimming pools require non-Muslims to dress like Muslims to avoid offending them.