There are two reading one is the link here:
www.nytimes.com/2008/03/16/magazine/16Shariah-t.html
the other one is from the textbook (Joseph Lowry "Law'' )
Following required:
1- Title of the reading.
2- Summarize main points of the piece(s) in your own words (one or more sentences).
3- Note the major points of the reading substantively and point out the author's best evidence for them (with page references).
4- Your reaction to the reading.
5- Write one interesting question for discussion.