See What Horrible Thing This American Mosque Leader Did When He Invoked Sharia Law Recently, a Muslim man was arrested in Philadelphia, after trying to cut off the hand of a man who was accused of stealing from a local mosque. According to reports, 37-year-old Merv Mitchell (also known as Mabul Shoatz), was arrested on Thursday with charges of aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, and related offenses. Allegedly, he used a machete to cut off the hand of a mosque member, after accusing him of pilfering jars of money. According to Philly.com, Mitchell was invoking Sharia Law, which states: As to the thief, male or female, cut off his or her hands; a punishment by way of example from Allah for their crime. The 46-year-old victim denied stealing from the mosque, but two mosque officials carried him outside, placed his hand on a log, and started severing it with the machete. Luckily, the blade only penetrated through the skin and tendons. The man will undergo reconstructive surgery. What do you think about Sharia Law? 