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


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.

WATCH: Sharia law scholar warns against higher education for women

"We throw our daughters and our children into the ocean and we say to them, 'Don't you dare get wet.'"

Students study in a laboratory

Ce que cache l’attentat de Bir Al-Abed

Malgré la fin de de l’Etat islamique, les attaques terroristes menées par des éléments radicaux ne cessent pas

Vue de la mosquée de Rawda après l'attentat meurtrier du 24 novembre