Sharia law

Taliban target 'immoral' Afghan TV shows, tell women artists and scribes to wear hijabs

One of the eight directives issued by the virtue ministry states that films and dramas should not have female actors. The new policy prevents television stations from showing men who are considered indecently exposed or not covered from chest to knees, the report added.

Nov 22, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

Taliban to establish administration for women under Sharia law, say no need of ministry

Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said that the administration will be created in the framework of Islamic principles and there is no need of giving it the name of a ministry or sub-division of the ministry.

Sep 20, 2021, 07:48 AM IST

Badi Bahas: When will there be 'one country and one law’ in India?

This segment of Zee News brings to you discussion on concurrent issues. Today's question for debate is- When will there be 'one country and one law’ in India? Watch this debate to know more.

Oct 27, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

Congress MLA courts controversy, refuses to sing Vande Mataram citing Sharia law

Bhopal (Central) MLA Arif Masood refused to recite Vande Mataram at a public gathering saying the Sharia did not permit it.

Mar 01, 2019, 14:57 PM IST

Justice for Nida Khan, triple talaq given to her declared invalid, husband to be tried for domestic violence

Several Muslim clerics have issued fatwas against Nida Khan for allegedly defying the Sharia law.

Jul 18, 2018, 13:41 PM IST

Rajasthan High Court stops man from marrying again as wife says talaq 'improper'

The high court summoned the prospective groom Waseem Khan and issued notice to him seeking a reply.

Jul 11, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Protesters rally against Islamic law in dozens of US cities

Anti-Muslim incidents rose 57 percent last year, including a 44 percent jump in anti-Islamic hate crimes, CAIR said in a report released in early May.
 

Jun 11, 2017, 11:24 AM IST

Massive infighting in Hizbul Mujahideen - Now, terrorists are planning murder of their own team members

Now, it's pretty clear that a massive infighting is going on within the terrorist group Hizbul Mujahideen.

Jun 01, 2017, 15:58 PM IST

Muslims chant 'Allah-O-Akbar', throw gays from rooftop as Sharia punishment

It's a very disturbing video!

Apr 03, 2017, 11:36 AM IST

Respond in four weeks on triple talaq issue, SC tells Centre

The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Centre four weeks' time to file its response on the right of Muslim women in matrimonial matters relating to divorce and maintenance, including triple talaq.

Sep 05, 2016, 12:40 PM IST

Maldives to have first execution in 60 years in order to showcase 'Islamic credentials'

Beleaguered Maldives President Abdulla Yameen is adamant that the first execution of a convict in sixty years will take place under his watch as a reiteration of Maldives' Islamic credentials.

Jul 10, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

Fight to end triple talaq; over 50000 Muslims sign petition against ‘un-Quranic practice’

Over 50,000 Muslims have signed a petition spearheaded by Bhartiya Muslim Mahila Andolan (BMMA) seeking a ban on triple talaq.

Jun 01, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Britain probes whether some Sharia courts legitimise forced marriage, divorces unfair to women

"There is only one rule of law in our country, which provides rights and security for every citizen," interior minister Theresa May said in a statement.

May 27, 2016, 04:35 AM IST

'Ban oral talaq, burqa': Sharia made by Allah, so can't be abolished - this is nonsense, says Markandey Katju

 Former Press Council of India Chairman and Supreme Court of India judge Markandey Katju sparked yet another controversy on Tuesday.

May 03, 2016, 10:25 AM IST

Malaysia's first sharia-compliant airlines suspended

Malaysia's first airlines that complies with Sharia law, Rayani Air, has been suspended for three months, starting from Monday, owing to faulty service, the Civil Aviation department announced.

Apr 11, 2016, 21:40 PM 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

'Arrested ISIS members wanted to topple Indian govt, impose Sharia law'

ISIS members, arrested from different locations across the country, revealed they had plans to topple the Indian government.

Jan 27, 2016, 14:01 PM IST

Veteran jihadist seeks return of sharia law in north Mali

French forces drove Islamist fighters from major urban centres in 2013, but the fighters remain active in the West African country.

Jan 08, 2016, 10:37 AM IST

Muslim man sends 'talaq' SMS to wife after learning about her gang-rape

Under the Sharia Law, a man can divorce his wife if he says ‘talaq’ to her three times.

Nov 27, 2015, 20:20 PM IST

Bomb blasts kill at least 18 at mosque in Nigeria

A self-defence fighter said twin bomb blasts on Friday killed at least 18 at a northeast Nigerian mosque crowded with people observing pre-dawn prayers.

Oct 23, 2015, 15:48 PM IST