Islamic State & Shari'a

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Islam and Democracy

Islam and Democracy

By David Smock, United States Institute of Peace, September 2002.

BBC Religion & Ethics

BBC Religion & Ethics

An in-depth article on Sharia law with links to many other resources.

The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State

The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State

By Noah Feldman

Islam and the Secular State: Negotiating the Future of Shari`a

Islam and the Secular State: Negotiating the Future of Shari`a

By Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na`im