Sharia law

Muslims must reject hateful teachings or leave Belgium, MP tells ‘Post’ - interview

Belgian Vlaams Belang Party MP Sam van Rooy says he is constantly disappointed by other politicians who "talk about Israel obsessively, but don't really know what they're talking about."

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Member of the Chamber of Representatives (Sam van Rooy ask a question during a plenary session in the Chamber of Representatives in the Palace of the Nation on January 23, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium
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.

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
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

Islamists rally for Morsi as Egypt rift widens

Egypt polarized between Islamists and their opponents; hundreds of thousands rally for president and draft constitution.

DECEMBER 1, 2012ByREUTERS
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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
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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
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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
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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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