I realize that AZ.   I had a look at this; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_of_sharia_law_by_country seems there a quite a few countries that operate under Sharia law.  I guess seeing as about one sixth of the worlds population is Muslim there would be alot of countries that operate under Sharia law.  Does it make them Islamic states though? 

LOL thanks Katy, it's an interesting discussion 🙂