Sharia law

'Rise up and unite': Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to establish Sharia law

"We call upon all sincere patriots, without exception, to rise up and unite," said JNIM, which launched assaults on April 25 in coordination with the Tuareg-dominated rebel group FLA.

Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition gather at the Kidal roundabout in Kidal, on April 26, 2026.
International Court of Justice (ICJ) President Yuji Iwasawa (R) delivers a speech during a celebratory session marking the 80th anniversary of the ICJ in The Hague on April 17, 2026.

ICC orders $8.5 million in compensation for victims of Timbuktu Islamist who imposed Sharia law

THE CHIEF RABBINATE’S Supreme Court for Appeals in Jerusalem: Israelis deserve a religious court system that honors both Halacha and human dignity, the writer asserts.

Knesset passes law expanding powers of Israel’s rabbinic courts to arbitrate civil matters

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.

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


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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Egyptians protest after constitution finalized

Protesters rally in cities across Egypt after Islamist-led assembly race through approval of new constitution aiming to transform gov't.

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Egypt's assembly finalizes new constitution

Islamist-led assembly finishes draft aimed at transforming country, system of government; limits presidential term to 8 years.

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Sharia status unchanged in Egypt draft constitution

Egypt's Constituent Assembly votes to keep principles of Islamic law as main source of legislation.

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Anchor dons hijab for 1st time on Egypt state TV

Concern raised that move represents a further shift towards Islamism under the Muslim Brotherhood.

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Anchor dons hijab for 1st time on Egypt state TV

Concern raised that the move represents a further shift towards Islamism under the newly-empowered Muslim Brotherhood.

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