Since the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan, there has been grave concern for women and children who were grossly mistreated during the militant group's last rule, during which they implemented strict Sharia law, but what exactly is it?

The Quicky speaks to an expert in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies to find out where Sharia Law comes from, its different interpretations, and why the brutality of the Taliban is not for the vast majority Muslims a genuine reflection of their faith or beliefs.

CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Guest:

Dr Raihan Ismail - ARC DECRA Fellow & Senior Lecturer in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the Australian National University in Canberra.

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Since the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan, there has been grave concern for women and children who were grossly mistreated during the militant group's last rule, during which they implemented strict Sharia law, but what exactly is it?
The Quicky speaks to an expert in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies to find out where Sharia Law comes from, its different interpretations, and why the brutality of the Taliban is not for the vast majority Muslims a genuine reflection of their faith or beliefs.
CREDITS&nbsp;
Host/Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer:&nbsp;Siobh&aacute;n Moran-McFarlane
Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri
Guest:
Dr Raihan Ismail - ARC DECRA Fellow &amp; Senior Lecturer in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the <a href="https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/ismail-rb">Australian National University</a> in Canberra.
Subscribe to The Quicky at...<a href="https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/"> https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/</a>
CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Quicky

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.