Sharia still wrenches Nigeria; The stoning verdict overturned last week hasn't resolved split over Islamic law.(WORLD)

From: The Christian Science Monitor | Date: September 29, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Michael Peel Special to The Christian Science Monitor

LAGOS, NIGERIA -- In the northern Nigerian town of Katsina, Muslims preparing for afternoon prayer filled tins and colorful plastic teapots with water from three large earthenware pots opposite the town's main mosque.

A small crowd gathered around Mohammed Kabir, a carpenter, as he gave his view prior to the successful appeal of Amina Lawal, a young woman sentenced under sharia, or Islamic law, to be stoned to death for having sex outside marriage.

"Stoning is appropriate," Mr. Kabir said. "It is ...

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