About the Book: Shariah
Sharia is by now a term that most americans and Europeans recognize, though few
really understand what it means. Often portrayed as a medieval system used by
religious zealots to oppress women and deny human rights, conservative
politicians, media commentators, and hardline televangelists stoke fear by
promoting the idea that Muslims want to impose a repressive Sharia rule in
america and Europe. Despite the breadth of this propaganda, a majority of
Muslims-men and women-support Sharia as a source of law. In fact, for many
centuries Sharia has functioned for Muslims as a positive source of guidance,
providing a moral compass for individuals and