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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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

Texas Governor Greg Abbott labeled the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR terrorist and criminal groups, citing alleged Hamas ties and national security concerns.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
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’

Al-Wais emphasized that Islamic law distinguishes between loyalty and practical dealings, stating, “Not every political or security coordination is considered loyalty.”

|ByRIZIK ALABI / THE MEDIA LINE
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

This bill could see a dramatic depositing of power in the hands of the Rabbinate on matters of Jewish identity, marriage, and aliyah. 

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2012ByREUTERS
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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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2012ByREUTERS
MOHAMED MORSI, center, prays at Al-Azhar mosque in Cairo 370

Sharia status unchanged in Egypt draft constitution

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2012ByREUTERS
MOHAMED MORSI, center, prays at Al-Azhar mosque in Cairo 370

Anchor dons hijab for 1st time on Egypt state TV

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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012ByILENE PRUSHER
Fatma Nabil 370

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.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012ByJPOST.COM STAFF
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A declaration of peace

Secular analysis of the war on terror fails in its dismissal of religion as a central factor.

MAY 1, 2012ByELWOOD MCQUAID
French police special forces escort a radical Islamist 370

Islamists gain power in Nigeria

Washington must pay attention to the growing sectarian violence that is ripping the country.

JANUARY 30, 2012ByTIMOTHY SPANGLER
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Israel’s critics must get their priorities straight

Clinton and Marcus must focus on more pressing issues than Israeli domestic policy.

JANUARY 25, 2012ByRACHEL BANDLER
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Saudi Arabia bans men from selling lingerie

New rules saying only women can sell lingerie ends male monopoly and creates employment opportunities for Saudi women.

JANUARY 4, 2012ByARIEH O’SULLIVAN / THE MEDIA LINE
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The UN to push an Apartheid, Judenrein, Islamic Palestine

The new Palestinian state would prohibit any Jews from being citizens, from owning land or from even living in the Muslim state of Palestine.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011ByALAN M. DERSHOWITZ
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