https://pjmedia.com/barryrubin/2012/12/03/egypts-new-constitution-laying-the-basis-for-an-islamist-sharia-state/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:41:25 -0400<![CDATA[On November 30, a Constituent Assembly consisting almost 100 percent of Islamists voted to approve the draft of Egypt’s new constitution. The next day, President Muhammad Mursi ordered that a referendum be held on December 15. In other words, Egypt’s population will be given two weeks to consider the main law, which has 230 articles, that will govern their lives for decades to come.]]>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:03:23 -0500<![CDATA[Barry Rubin]]>https://pjmedia.com/barry-rubin/2012/12/03/egypts-new-constitution-laying-the-basis-for-an-islamist-sharia-state-n133438