Shariah

In his new book, Heaven on Earth, English barrister Sadakat Kadri describes how early Islamic scholars codified — and then modified — the Shariah laws that would govern how Muslim people lead their daily lives. He then reflects on the present day, describing how today's religious scholars interpret the Shariah.

In the last year, a movement to limit or outlaw Shariah, or Islamic Law, has been gaining momentum in the U.S.Legislators in more than 20 states,…