Stories About ‘Islamic Law’

The following stories talk about the subject ‘Islamic Law’.

Trousers off for Women

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010, by . 265 Comments

The wearing of trousers, jeans, or any tight clothing becomes illegal for women in West Aceh.


Marriage Age for Girls

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010, by . 183 Comments

How young can girls be married, NU issues fatwa allowing for marriage below the age of consent.


Clouds & Silver Linings

Saturday, September 19th, 2009, by . 21 Comments

Two clouds with silver linings, Tommy Suharto’s bid for Golkar, and sharia stoning laws in Aceh.


Nikah Siri Marriages

Friday, April 17th, 2009, by . 30 Comments

Whether to ban “nikah siri” informal marriages, Rhoma Irama and Abu Bakar Bashir are on opposite sides.


Aceh Politics

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, by . 15 Comments

AcehWho is behind the recent violence in Aceh, and the sharia laws.


Islam on the Political Map

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009, by . 45 Comments

PPPIs political Islam down and out in 2009? Islamic parties look for reasons for their failure.


Admiral Cheng Ho Film

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008, by . 10 Comments

Yusril Ihza Mahendra, legal theorist, presidential aspirant, and Admiral Cheng Ho film star.


Miss Indonesia

Friday, February 1st, 2008, by . 23 Comments

The Miss Indonesia beauty contest in Palembang is accused of spreading syphilis.


Aceh Reconstruction

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007, by . 15 Comments

Islamic law hinders reconstruction in Aceh.


Aceh Tourism

Thursday, September 6th, 2007, by . 65 Comments

Islamic law helps tourism in Aceh.


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