He helped lead another 21 Muslims to Christ in Germany before moving to the United States recently. He is now active in a ministry to Muslims. August 10, 1998. The northern city that had been the capital for opposition forces fell to Taleban militia Aug. 8. The Islamic movement has captured most of the country and plans to establish the world's purest Islamic state, Reuters said.
Sharia law calls for punishments such as amputation for stealing.
Converting from Islam is a crime that can be punished by death. August 7, 1998. Foreign religious workers in Russia face more burdens. A new government regulation mandates that they renew their visas four times a year, the Associated Press said. The law requires them to travel to a Russian embassy or consulate outside the country to have the document renewed.