Is Sharia law coming to a city near you?
Most Americans have heard of Sharia law and have some idea what it is. Those who do not completely understand it still know that it is incompatible with Western ideals and ways of living. For most of us, that is not a good thing. As Muslim refugees continue to pour…
Somali Rape Law Gets First Test
A gang rape video recorded in central Somalia could serve as a powerful test case for Puntland state’s new sexual violence statute, and potentially for the rule of law in general in Somalia. A group of men arrested and accused of gang raping and stabbing a pair of young girls in Somalia’s Puntland state in […]
Saudi Royal: Execution of Prince Shows No One Above Law
Recently, the Saudi Arabian justice system was once again in the spotlight. The public execution of a member of the Saudi royal family was met with great interest by many abroad and lots of outlets in the international media gave the issue attention. While princes are theoretically subject to the same laws as everyone else, […]
Islamic finance’s global surge remains a missed opportunity for banks in US and Canada
Islamic finance is surging across the globe, gobbling up an ever increasing share of the more than $220 trillion in international assets outstanding. It’s a trend that has accelerated since the 2008 crisis shook confidence in conventional banking, prompting most of the world’s financial capitals from London to Dubai to join the battle to dominate […]