Sharia law

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

The legal battles facing Tim Mynett have reignited questions regarding the alignment of his business ventures with the strict Islamic values Congresswoman Omar champions.

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.
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

Syrian Justice Minister Mazhar al-Wais makes a speech during the swearing-in ceremony for the first cabinet formed under the presidency of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, March 29, 2025.

Syrian justice minister tells TML: ‘Coordination with US-led coalition can be lawful under Shariah’

US President Donald Trump addressing the Knesset in Israel, following the release of the last 20 living hostages from Gaza, October 13, 2025.

Knesset advances bill expanding rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters


Musician John Legend joins boycott of Brunei-owned Beverly Hills Hotel over Sharia law

R&B sensation cites LGBT rights, women's rights in decision not to appear at party held at iconic establishment frequented by Hollywood elite.

John Legend performs before the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, February 1, 2015

ISIS bride lives in fear as 'prisoner, maid, sex slave' of fighter

Syrian woman trades father's freedom for marriage to ISIS fighter.

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Amnesty: Saudi Arabia to flog activist for blasphemy

Founder of "Free Saudi Liberals" website to be given 10 year sentence, 1,000 lashes for cyber crime; Kingdom's Justice Ministry unavailable for comment.

A Saudi man explores the Web on his laptop, in Riyadh in February.

Dream or nightmare: The caliphate in the eyes of Islam

Behind the closed doors of learned Islamic institutions there is talk of necessary reforms; it is not unanimous and it is yet to be debated openly.

A MAN walks past a graffiti of verses from the Koran at downtown in Cairo

Poll: 40% of Palestinians support suicide bombing

PEW survey finds a substantial amount of Palestinians believe bombings are often or sometimes justified.

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Egypt’s grand mufti opposes radical preacher

Ruling that shaving a beard is unrelated to Shari'a law comes after preacher calls for radical implementation of Muslim law.

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The Muslim Brothers – not all that fraternal

The Muslim Brotherhood continues to deny the right to liberty, equality and fraternity among man.

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Another Arab Spring for Egypt?

Changes to the constitution have led to countrywide protests and even deaths. Could Egypt be witnessing the birth of another revolt?

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Egypt's Morsi calls Dec. 15 constitution referendum

Morsi hopes popular referendum will end crisis over power grab by decree; ElBaradei calls for continued struggle.

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Islamists rally for Morsi as Egypt rift widens

Egypt polarized between Islamists and their opponents; hundreds of thousands rally for president and draft constitution.

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