Support the No Sharia Act: Why Congress Must Ban Sharia Law Nationwide

Why Congress should pass the No Sharia Act. Learn how this legislation protects the Constitution from political Sharia Law. We support religious freedom but oppose Sharia as a political system in America.

America’s strength lies in its Constitution—the supreme law of the land that guarantees individual liberty, equal rights, due process, and the separation of religion and government. Yet, a growing challenge threatens these foundational principles: the push to introduce political Sharia into American courts, institutions, and communities.

The No Sharia Act (H.R. 5512 in the House and its Senate companion) seeks to address this directly. It prohibits the application of Sharia law in the United States wherever it would violate constitutional rights. This is not an attack on personal faith. It is a defense of American sovereignty and the rule of law.

What Is Sharia—and Why the Distinction Matters

Sharia is often described as Islamic law derived from the Quran, Hadith, and scholarly interpretations. For many Muslims, it serves as personal religious guidance for prayer, diet, and family matters—similar to how other faiths follow their own religious principles.

However, in its political and legal form, Sharia functions as a comprehensive system of governance that claims supremacy over man-made laws. It includes:

• Unequal treatment based on religion, gender, and apostasy status

• Punishments such as death for leaving Islam or blasphemy

• Restrictions on free speech, women’s rights, and minority protections

• Concepts like dhimmi status for non-Muslims and guardianship rules that limit individual autonomy

These elements directly conflict with the U.S. Constitution’s guarantees of equal protection under the law, freedom of speech, and religious liberty for all citizens—not just one group.

Congress must draw a clear line: Personal religious practice is protected. Political and legal systems that undermine the Constitution are not.

Real-World Risks of Political Sharia in America

Supporters of the No Sharia Act point to concerning trends:

• Attempts to enforce Sharia-based arbitration in family disputes that disadvantage women and children

• “No-go” zones or parallel communities where foreign legal norms are prioritized over U.S. law

• Examples from Europe (UK, France, and others) where Sharia councils have created parallel justice systems, leading to reports of forced marriages, honor-based violence, and unequal rights

The bill ensures U.S. courts, agencies, and institutions cannot recognize or enforce Sharia rulings that contradict constitutional protections. It upholds the principle that there is one American legal system—not multiple competing ones.

We Support Religious Freedom—Not Foreign Political Systems

Critics sometimes claim bills like the No Sharia Act are “anti-Muslim.” This is a misrepresentation.

• Millions of Americans peacefully practice their faith every day without issue.

• The First Amendment already protects personal religious observance.

• The No Sharia Act explicitly targets political applications of Sharia that violate core American rights.

This is consistent with how the U.S. has always handled conflicts between religious practices and public policy (e.g., rejecting polygamy, female genital mutilation, or honor killings regardless of religious justification).

Supporting the No Sharia Act means:

• Defending equal rights for women and girls

• Protecting religious minorities (including ex-Muslims and critics of Islam)

• Preserving the Constitution as the sole supreme law

• Encouraging successful assimilation into American culture

Why Congress Must Act Now

The No Sharia Act is a proactive measure. It doesn’t wait for crises to escalate. By passing this legislation, Congress sends a clear message:

“In America, liberty and justice apply equally to everyone under one Constitution. No foreign legal code supersedes it.”

Contact your representatives today. Urge them to co-sponsor and vote for the

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Religious freedom yes. Constitutional supremacy yes. Political Sharia—no.