Islamic Laws

Two Malaysian women caned under Islamic law for lesbian sex; activists term punishment as 'inhuman and degrading'

Two Malaysian women were caned Monday for having lesbian sex in violation of strict Islamic laws, sparking outrage from activists at the "inhuman and degrading" punishment.

Indonesia shocker: Non-Muslim woman whipped under Sharia for selling alcohol

An elderly Christian woman on Tuesday was caned dozens of times as a form of punishment in Indonesia's conservative Aceh province.

Twitter shares deemed fit for Islamic investment

Twitter executives can heave a sigh of relief right now. Not only is the company performing considerably well, it has managed to clear a big hurdle with its

Leading Islamic body Darul Uloom issues fatwa against photography

India's leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom has issued a fatwa, saying "photography is unlawful and a sin".

Pak media condemns 'blasphemy charge' against 11-year-old girl

The blasphemy law has become a death warrant at the hands of mob vigilantism, a Pakistani daily said after an 11-year-old girl afflicted with Down syndrome was accused of blasphemy and sent to jail.