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Archive for the '-Sharia Law' Category

-Now There’s a Fatwa Against Mickey Mouse?

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

This is another one of those stories that no one would dare to make up–it is way too ridiculous!
In an interview on Al-Majd Television, Islamic cleric Muhammad Al-Munajid condemned cartoons that had mice in them, particularly Disney’s Mickey Mouse:
“Mickey Mouse has become an awesome character, even though according to Islamic law, Mickey Mouse should [...]

-Sharia Courts Now Operating in the UK

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Sheikh Faisal Aqtab Siddiqi, has legally set up Sharia courts in the UK under the guise and classification of ‘arbitration tribunals’ using a clause in the Arbitration Act 1996. So far, the Muslim Sharia court system is legally recognized and functioning in London, Birmingham, Bradford and Manchester with headquarters in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Two more [...]

-Saudi Arabia: No More Dogs & Cats in Public?

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Here’s another one of those fascinating stories that seem almost surreal to most Westerners–stories that can’t possibly be true! Saudi Arabia has given us a lot of them lately.
Like the American lady executive who was arrested and went to jail for being at ‘Starbucks’ with a business associate–or the Saudi woman who was [...]

-Article: "The ‘Useful Idiots’ of Militant Islam"

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Here is a great article on Pajamas Media by Youssef M. Ibrahim, a freelance writer and a former Middle East correspondent for the New York Times.

He winds up his editorial with the following observations:
“We should come back to reality.
Mild Islamism is an oxymoron. Sharia law, which sanctions beating of wives and stoning [...]

-UK: Archbishop Calls for Sharia law

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams called today for the adoption of Islamic Sharia law in the UK.  He said that the establishment of Sharia was “unavoidable” and would be helpful in maintaining social cohesion.
In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s World at One, the Archbishop said that it is time for the UK [...]

Saudi Arabia: Rape Victim gets 200 Lashes and Jail Term

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

A 19 year old Saudi woman, who was the victim of gang rape, was sentenced to receive 200 lashes and 6 months in jail for being in the company of men who were not her relatives. The decision was rendered by the General Court in the Saudi city of Qatif.
The Justice System in Saudi Arabia [...]