40% of Pakistan’s youth want Islamic law: Survey

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 15:57

Ahead of crucial elections, more than 90 per cent of the youth believe the country is heading in the wrong direction while nearly 40 per cent think Shariah or Islamic law would be the best political system.

Four men found guilty of sharia law whipping in Australia

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 17:13

Four Muslim men were today found guilty by an Australian court of whipping an electrician 40 times with a cable, which they said was a punishment under Islamic law for drinking alcohol and using drugs.

Sharia divorces could be a reality in Britain

Last Updated: Friday, February 1, 2013, 19:52

In a landmark ruling, Britain`s High Court has approved the terms of a divorce case under Jewish law which could pave the way for settling divorce cases by Sharia and other religious courts in the country.

Fatwas are not necessarily binding on Muslims: Scholars

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 00:04

Darul Uloom`s fatwas advising Muslim women against working as receptionists and decrees on tattoos, perfumes caused a stir, but Islamic scholars say such decrees aren`t necessarily binding on Muslims.

Deoband issues fatwa against use of perfume

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 5, 2012, 19:39

Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has issued a fatwa against tattoo and use of perfume with alcohol content.

Egypt’s Salafis call for implementation of Sharia law

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 16:00

Thousands of supporters of various Egyptian Salafi groups have called for the immediate implementation of Islamic law in the country.

Newcastle’s Muslim players told not to play in Wonga tops due to Sharia law breach

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 13:26

A fresh controversy has hit Premier League club Newcastle United over its 24 million pound shirt sponsorship deal with Wonga, as Muslim players in the club have been advised not wear the new shirts since it would be a breach of Sharia Laws.

Mali locals declare war on extremists

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 14:28

Islamic extremists in northern Mali are facing a growing uprising from local residents as they impose the strict Sharia law and seek to destroy the local culture in the northern region of the African country.