A good introductory article by H.A.R. Gibb: The Shari'a

The Archbishop and Sharia provides discussion material on the suggestion of introducing (elements of) Sharia into Western Law.

Mufti encourages Muslims to break the law of their country of residence

Is the Sharia applicable today? ... Was there ever a time when it worked?
Questions like these are reflected upon in this book by Emir Rishawi.

Some articles on Islamic Sharia Law (mostly Muslim):

• Divorce: [*, *]
• Fatawas regarding Women
• Islamic Law on Female Circumcision
• Islamic Law
• Temporary Marriage
• Punishment for apostacy: [*, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *]
  ==> Is the issue apostasy or "treason"? Claims: *, *
  Responses: *, *, *, *, * The Penalties for Apostasy in Islam
  Interpreting Quran 2:256
• The life of a non-Muslim is worth less than the life of a Muslim: [*, *]
• The Blasphemy Laws: [*, *, *, *]
• Stoning to death: [*, *]
• Jihad: [Glossary entry, Muslim articles: *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *, *]
  • Jihad: The Teachings of Islam from its primary sources
  • Jihad in Islam: Is Islam Peaceful or Militant?
  • Is Islam a peace-loving Religion?
  • America, Islam, Jihad, and Terrorism
  • Large Link List on Jihad articles
• The Situation of Non-Muslims under Islamic Rule
• The Beard in Islam and more hairy stuff: [*, *]
• Fatawas Regarding Women, Muslim women's dress
• Music: [*, *, *]
• Medical Ethics (Fatwas)
• Medicine, Health and Ethics by Shahid Athar, M.D. (middle of page)
• On Euthanasia, Organ transplants ([*, *])
• Belfast Mosque (articles on medical questions)
• Taxes: Zakat, Jizya
• Democracy?
• Some political Fatwas

The Jihad to destroy Barnie

• Fiqh issues
• General Fatwa pages: [*, *, *]

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