Cruel and Usual Punishment
| Author | Nonie Darwish |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Women in Muslim societies |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Thomas Nelson |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Book |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7432-8833-0 |
| OCLC | 213845207 |
| 297.082 | |
| LC Class | KBP173.25 .D37 2008 |
Cruel and Usual Punishment: The Terrifying Global Implications of Islamic Law is a book authored by human rights activist Nonie Darwish.[1]
In the book about Sharia Law, Darwish writes about divorce under Sharia, which can be granted and refused only by a man.[2] The book also covers different punishments like beheading, stoning, amputation of limbs or flogging, which can be meted out according to Islamic law for crimes such as apostasy (leaving Islam), adultery, theft or alcohol consumption.[2]
References
- ↑ Keeney, Patrick (2009-02-17). "Book Review: Cruel and Usual Punishment: The Terrifying Global Implications of Islamic Law by Nonie Darwish". National Post. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
- 1 2 Goddard, John (2009-02-15). "Man charged in beheading; Founder of Buffalo TV station aimed at depicting Muslims in positive light accused of killing wife". The Star. Retrieved 2009-10-05.
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