Islamic Law in US Courts: Aleem v. Aleem, 947 A.2d 489 (Md. Ct. App. 2008)

We use real cases to show how U.S. Courts consider Islamic law. Like any other legal framework, Islamic law defines and dignifies the institutions people hold dear, including marriage and finance. What do American judges do when adjudicating a case in which at least one party primarily understands these institutions and their protections through Islamic law?

This week’s case: Aleem v. Aleem, 947 A.2d 489 (Md. Ct. App. 2008)