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Hi, Im interested in finding out about Sharia law but having a bit of trouble finding resources (or at least resources that arent so negative, Im looking for a balanced understanding).

Are there any good websites or books that would be good and easy to understand?
Im not a Muslim and sometimes people give me links with a lot of passages which confuse me.
Something easy and straightforward is preferred.

Thanks
Zilla: I have been to that website...Is that really Sharia law?
Because my family is Muslim and not they or my relatives are anything like that...
It seems...very...strict and...out of touch? (not to be rude)
Kinza: Im actually going to write a paper for my political science class on Sharia law and its implications if implemented in a democratic country (i.e. like Canada).

But its also a general interest since I like to read up on religions.
I have read the Quran before when I was younger...but Ive forgotten it mostly
Thanks for the polite response Zilla.
Some of those things that you have mentioned are religious sins rather than illegal acts i.e. abortion, adultery so I tend not to see them in the same light as a theist.
But what of countries like Sweden where the crime rate is low and 80% of the population is atheist?
To me that site seemed very strict though there were a few things I did agree with but to me as an outsider and raised with more...freedom I just...its strict lol.
And if you repress your freedom so much, what joy is there to be had?
That website restricts a lot especially for a female like me.