sharia law

Taliban mark two years since return to power in Afghanistan

Security was tight in the capital on Tuesday, which was declared a holiday, with soldiers stepping up checks.

By REUTERS
15/08/2023

Azerbaijan arrests cell accused of working with Iran to launch coup

Azerbaijani authorities have arrested a number of cells they claim were working with Iranian security services in recent months.

17/05/2023

Iran's judiciary chief threatens to prosecute unveiled women 'without mercy'

A growing number of Iranian women have been ditching their veils since the death of Mahsa Amini in the custody of the morality police.

By REUTERS
01/04/2023

Terror cannot be used to impose Sharia law - Pakistan’s top scholars

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) armed Islamist movement “is involved in anti-state activities, is a rebel and it has nothing to do with jihad,” leading mufti says.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
26/01/2023
Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage in

On This Day: The Muslim conquest of Mecca in 630 CE

Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is home to Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world which has within it the Ka'ba toward which all Muslims pray.

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