As the Muslim invasion of America has gathered strength, Patriots have often found themselves in the dark as to what Islam and Sharia are and what they mean for our American way of life. Our friend Lila Starling of TXGirlsFightSharia, @TxFightSharia on X, is here to explain the frightening truth about what Islam and Sharia mean for American women.
Sharia draws on the Quran, hadith, and recognized interpretations. It commands jihad until lands where sharia is not enforced (Dar al-Harb, the “House of War”) are brought under Dar al-Islam (the “House of Islam,” literally “House of Submission”), where Sharia prevails.
Efforts to insinuate sharia into the United States aim to supplant the Constitution, violating Article VI’s supremacy of American law. By Sharia’s logic, freedom of religion, core civil liberties, and man-made law are incompatible with Islam’s demand for submission.
And Sharia is particularly bad for women and girls:
So, what’s Lila’s bottom line?
In countries governed by Sharia law, the lives of women are marked by systemic oppression, restrictions on personal freedoms, and denial of basic human rights. While the interpretation and implementation of Sharia law may vary across nations, its impact on women remains predominantly negative. Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Afghanistan represent stark examples of how Sharia law can be wielded to perpetuate gender inequality, with women enduring strict limitations on education, employment, healthcare, and personal autonomy, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
George Rasley is editor of Richard Viguerie's ConservativeHQ.com and is a veteran of over 300 political campaigns. A member of American MENSA, he served on the staff of Vice President Dan Quayle, as Director of Policy and Communication for former Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12) then Vice Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee's Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, and as spokesman for retired Rep. Mac Thornberry formerly a member of the House Intelligence Committee and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
Sharia draws on the Quran, hadith, and recognized interpretations. It commands jihad until lands where sharia is not enforced (Dar al-Harb, the “House of War”) are brought under Dar al-Islam (the “House of Islam,” literally “House of Submission”), where Sharia prevails.
Efforts to insinuate sharia into the United States aim to supplant the Constitution, violating Article VI’s supremacy of American law. By Sharia’s logic, freedom of religion, core civil liberties, and man-made law are incompatible with Islam’s demand for submission.
And Sharia is particularly bad for women and girls:
- Legal Status and Testimony: In certain jurisdictions, a woman's court testimony may be considered worth "half a man's," and in some severe cases, like rape, four male Muslim witnesses are required to prosecute the case, which effectively denies justice to victims.
- Male Guardianship: Many Sharia-based legal systems enforce a male guardianship system, requiring women to obtain permission from a male relative (husband, father, brother, etc.) for significant life decisions, including marriage, divorce, travel, education, and employment.
- Marriage and Divorce: Men are often allowed to practice polygamy (having up to four wives), while women are not permitted to marry non-Muslim men. Men can also divorce their wives unilaterally more easily (via talaq), whereas women seeking a divorce (khula) may have to go through Sharia councils and potentially forgo financial entitlements, such as their dowry or property rights.
- Female Genital Mutilation: Sharia compliance demands women and girls undergo some form of female genital mutilation (FGM) – many before the age of 15.
- Personal Autonomy and Appearance: Strict dress codes, such as the mandatory hijab or full body covering (abaya, jilbab), are enforced in some regions, with penalties for non-compliance. Women may also face restrictions on traveling alone or interacting with men outside their immediate family.
- Inheritance: In many interpretations of Islamic law, women inherit less than men (e.g., half the share of a male heir).
- Domestic Violence: Sharia’s religious texts have been used to justify domestic violence.
So, what’s Lila’s bottom line?
In countries governed by Sharia law, the lives of women are marked by systemic oppression, restrictions on personal freedoms, and denial of basic human rights. While the interpretation and implementation of Sharia law may vary across nations, its impact on women remains predominantly negative. Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Afghanistan represent stark examples of how Sharia law can be wielded to perpetuate gender inequality, with women enduring strict limitations on education, employment, healthcare, and personal autonomy, including Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
George Rasley is editor of Richard Viguerie's ConservativeHQ.com and is a veteran of over 300 political campaigns. A member of American MENSA, he served on the staff of Vice President Dan Quayle, as Director of Policy and Communication for former Congressman Adam Putnam (FL-12) then Vice Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee's Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, and as spokesman for retired Rep. Mac Thornberry formerly a member of the House Intelligence Committee and Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
