If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     Islamic Law in Nigeria Saving Amina: the crime: adultery. The sentence: death by stoning. But one courageous woman is leading the struggle to ensure that the sentence is never carried out. (Truth And Justice). Silvia Sansoni. Essence March 2003 v33 i11 p156(4) (1563 words) 1. What was Amina's "crime"? 2. What was her sentence? Who imposed this sentence? 3. What is the nature of Islamic law in Nigeria? How widespread is it? 4. How has Hauwa Ibrahim dealt with this case? 5. What are important aspects of Hauwa Ibrahim's life and career?