Can any part of Islamic law be reformed? Not all of it, but let's see if we can open a dialogue. My only platform or right to speak is that I spent endless hours from 2004-2007 studying and writing about Islam.  I felt it was my duty to write critically about its unpleasant aspects because back then hardly anyone knew about them.  Then I updated my sharia articles in 2012, culminating in a long summary. I'm not going back to writing about this religion, but with the terrorist attacks on 11/13 in Paris, I would like to offer a possible path for reform. Are there any Muslims who have the courage?  Are they teachable? El-Sisi of Egypt called for reform led by religious leaders.  Assuming they heed his call, which parts of sharia need it most? First, let's lay out the basics. Islam is steeped in sharia or religious law – it permeates daily life inside and outside the mosque, the business world, politics, and even warfare, to name...(Read Full Article)