sharia law

Muslims in mixed Israeli cities see higher divorce rates

The Islamic courts of Israel, commonly referred to as Sharia courts, have considerable jurisdiction over family affairs, more so than their religious court counterparts.

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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