Sharia law
Mamdani is antisemite hiding behind fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says
"He is saying, I will ensure the security of the Jewish community in New York. How will you do it if you are saying that Israel is responsible for a genocide in Gaza?" Akunis said.
UK at a crossroads: Between multiculturalism, extremism, and loss of governance - opinion
France’s double standards on Israel is a betrayal of moral values - opinion
'Rise up and unite': Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to establish Sharia law
Iran's Khamenei says Western enemies stoking anti-hijab protests
"The enemies' goal is to spread doubt among the people... and shake their faith, which is the main factor in maintaining the country and the Islamic system," Khamenei said
Muslim women divided as dueling hijab and no-hijab days approach
The ninth annual World Hijab Day will be marked on February 1. While some see it as a welcome initiative to fight Islamophobia, others expressed discontent as the custom is imposed on them.
Iran’s regime executed two men based on anti-gay charges
Iran’s regime frequently uses the charge of sodomy to impose the death penalty on gays and lesbians.
New UAE criminal code 'most sweeping reform in Gulf state's history'
One change that appears new is the ratification of a Federal Crime and Punishment Law, effective from Jan. 2, 2022, designed to better protect women, domestic staff, and public safety.
Afghan women should not work alongside men, senior Taliban figure says
A senior official in the Taliban told Reuters that the group would implement its version of Sharia, or Islamic law, despite international pressure.
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 propoganda against the Islamic regime."
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."
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.
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.
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.