Sharia law

PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system

The draft constitution also called for the "right of return" for refugees, caring for families of "martyrs, prisoners, and exiles," and reaffirming the PLO's position as representing Palestinians.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the general Conference of Fatah Youth in Ramallah, with a backdrop including a portrait of Abbas and Yasser Arafat, November 27, 2025; illustrative.
Member of the Chamber of Representatives (Sam van Rooy ask a question during a plenary session in the Chamber of Representatives in the Palace of the Nation on January 23, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium

Muslims must reject hateful teachings or leave Belgium, MP tells ‘Post’ - interview

US REPRESENTATIVE Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and her husband Tim Mynett listen as Democratic presidential nominee US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech during a rally on the National Mall, one week before the November 5 US presidential election, in Washington, US, October 29, 2024.

Fraud claims, wine money, Sharia: Ethical storms around Ilhan Omar’s husband

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks during a press conference to address the plan to deal with a New World screwworm problem, in Austin, Texas, US, August 15, 2025.

Texas governor designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood criminal, terrorist groups


Iranian Christians receive prison sentence for 'sectarian activities'

They were sentenced by the Revolutionary Court in Karaj, northern Iran after being convicted of "engaging in propaganda against the Islamic regime."

Iranian Christian priests pray during a new year mass at a church in Tehran.

Blind man sues Arab restaurant for rejecting guide dog entry, Sharia law

The lawsuit asserts that refusal to allow the guide dog to enter goes against Sharia law.

The Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind has graduated more than 350 canines in Israel

Iran sentences men accused of being involved in robbery to amputation

These extreme punishments were rarely applied in the past and their use today is the source of controversy wherever they are carried out.

People stage a protest against the execution by Iran of up to 20 Kurds

Man executed for drinking alcohol is one of 123 executions in Iran in 2020

104 people were executed for premeditated murder, including two who were minors at the time of their arrest.

People stage a protest against the execution by Iran of up to 20 Kurds.

Third honor killing in a month sparks renewed calls for law change in Iran

Under Islamic Republic law, a father who kills his child is not considered a murderer and is not liable for the death penalty.

An Iranian hairstylist looks on as she attends a ceremony to mark the national Chastity and Hijab day at a conference centre in Tehran

First Arab LGBTQ organization wins legal recognition in Tunisia

The LGBTQ group's president favors diplomatic relations with Israel

Tunisian LGBT+ activist and presidential candidate Mounir Baatour works in his office in Tunis, Tunisia, July 9, 2019

Indonesian man from Islamic advisory org caned for adultery

Mukhlis bin Muhammad, 46, a member of the Aceh Ulema Council (MPU), was caned 28 times on Thursday in a public park by a religious officer, the official said.

Muslim woman (illustrative)

Saudi decency law: No staring at people in gym for more than five seconds

Some accounts see the law as part of a process by which religious police have seen their powers reduced while this law will now add a layer of “decency.”

 Participants take photos next to a picture of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during the Misk Global Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Iranian who was arrested for hijab protest absconds country, seeks asylum

The actions earned Jangravi a three-year prison sentence.

Azam Jangravi poses during an interview with Reuters, at the unknown location, February 7, 2019

Greece limits reach of Sharia law in 'historic step'

Greek Muslims can now go to Greek courts instead of Islamic muftis.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras gestures as he addresses lawmakers before a parliamentary vote in Athens, Greece, May 18, 2017.