Arrest warrants against 9 after fatwa to divorce husband, marry another
A judicial magistrate issued the warrants after the police submitted an investigation report.
Aug 25, 2021, 21:50 PM IST
Politicos reject AIMPLB's Shariat court proposal, says 'its not an Islamic Republic of India'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Meenakshi Lekhi disapproved the idea of establishing a Shariat court in all districts across the country as proposed by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB).
Jul 09, 2018, 06:41 AM IST
AIMPLB plans Shariat courts in all districts of country
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the highest decision making body on Muslim affairs, plans to open Darul-Qaza (Shariat courts) in all districts of the country to resolves issues in line with Islamic laws.
Jul 08, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
After dark complexion, another woman given triple talaq over dowry in UP — Details inside
Fresh cases of triple talaq have been reported from UP, where women were given divorce on frivolous grounds.
Jan 08, 2018, 09:19 AM IST
Muslim body slams Darul Uloom's fatwa against marrying bankers, says it will create rift among Muslims
The AIMPLB said that issuing a fatwa asking Muslims not to marry people employed in the banking sector is wrong.
Jan 05, 2018, 12:17 PM IST
Muslim body writes to PM Narendra Modi, calls triple talaq bill against Sharia
AIMPLB president told the Prime Minister that the bill was against Saria or Islamic law and infringes constitutional rights guaranteed to religious minorities.
Dec 28, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
'Islamists' stone couple died in north Mali
The Islamists dug two holes where they put the man and the woman who lived maritally without being married
May 18, 2017, 09:36 AM IST
Indonesia to disband radical Islamist group
Indonesia said Monday it would disband the local branch of radical Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, as concerns grow about hardliners in the world`s most populous Muslim-majority country.
May 08, 2017, 15:59 PM IST
Taliban capture key district in Afghanistan's Baghlan
Taliban insurgents, seeking to force the NATO-led coalition out of Afghanistan and bring in Islamic law, captured a key district in the northern province of Baghlan away after days of fighting, officials said on Monday.
Aug 15, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
PML-N to pass law against honour killing, says PM Nawaz Sharif's daughter
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif`s daughter, Maryam Nawaz, has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-(Nawaz) plans to pass the much delayed legislation against "honour killings" within weeks in the wake of the murder of outspoken social media star Qandeel Baloch.
Jul 21, 2016, 13:45 PM IST
Bangladesh clerics' fatwa against terrorism heartening: Sushma Swaraj
The fatwa issued by clerics and religious scholars in Bangladesh against terrorism and suicide attacks is a welcome step, Extrenal affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said here on Sunday.
Jun 19, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
'USD 100 for shaving beard: ISIS imposes new fines, taxes'
In response to their worsening financial situation, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is continuing to increase taxes and fines throughout its territory and in some cases introducing new ones.
May 29, 2016, 16:53 PM IST
Strict Indonesian province canes non-Muslim for selling booze
More than 90 percent of Indonesians describe themselves as Muslim, but the vast majority practise a moderate form of the faith.
Apr 13, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
British MPs may have to comply with Sharia law
MPs and peers were told this week that they are likely to have to move out of the Palace of Westminster entirely for at least six years to allow for a four-billion pounds overhaul of the crumbling neo-Gothic pile.
Jan 30, 2016, 18:11 PM IST
Islamist sent to war crimes court for Timbuktu attacks
An Islamist leader was on Saturday handed over to the International Criminal Court on charges of destroying much of Mali`s fabled city of Timbuktu, in the first such case before the war crimes court, officials said.
Sep 26, 2015, 12:14 PM IST
