Watch part twoThe Indonesian province of Aceh was once known as the verandah of Mecca. It is through here that traders brought Islam to the rest of South East Asia.
Today, the region is still known for its devotion to the Muslim faith. But a new law that calls for adulterers to be stoned to death is currently being scrutinised.
On this edition of 101 East, we ask if sharia has a place in modern, pluralist Indonesia. This episode of 101 East airs from Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the following times GMT: Thursday: 1230; Friday: 0300; Saturday: 0530, 1730; Sunday: 0330, 1130; Monday: 1630; Tuesday: 1430; Wednesday: 0830, 1930; Thursday: 0630.
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