1.  Define the following words used in the article:
-sharia law
-Islamist
-moderate
-polygamy

2.  Mustafa Abdel Jalil is the temporary leader of Libya now that dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been killed.  What did Abdel Jalil say in his speech on Sunday about the law in Libya now that the people have been liberated from Gadhafi?

3.  What concerns were expressed over Abdel Jalil's speech?

4.  Why were many Libyans surprised by Abdel Jalil's announcement about revisions to the law?

5.  a)  Who is Sheikh Ali Sallabi?
b)  What did Sallabi say should be a part of Libya's new constitution - what did he say about freedom?
c)  Why do you think Sallabi did not mention anything about women's rights, or equal protection under the law for women when he knows that is a big concern for many people?

6.  Libya's new leaders said they will void any laws that contradict the beliefs of Islam.  Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Iran are ruled by Sharia law.  Think about some of the facts you know about these societies.

Do you think implementing sharia law in newly liberated Libya will help the people to be free? Explain your answer.