- “Iranians [have] voic[ed] renewed criticism over the strict enforcement of Ramadan regulations—which ban public eating and drinking—reinforced by authorities’ threats of harsh punishment.”
- “Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said Tehran will not seek permission from any country for its nuclear activities, while rejecting allegations that it is pursuing nuclear weapons. . . . In an October 2019 speech, Khamenei said that building and maintaining nuclear weapons is ‘absolutely haram,’ meaning strictly forbidden under Islamic law.”
- With the arrival of Ramadan, “[m]edical experts agree that fasting should not be skipped for minor reasons, as it can provide significant health benefits. Dr. Khurshid Qureshi, a general physician, said fasting can help regulate blood pressure, control blood sugar levels, and improve gut health. However, individuals with serious medical conditions should consult a doctor before deciding to fast.”
- “The high-profile gathering of eminent Islamic scholars, grand muftis, and intellectuals from around the Muslim world have adopted the Encyclopedia of Islamic Intellectual Consensus and approved the strategic and executive plan for the Document on Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.”
- “Professor Abdulkadir Abikan, the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), sa[id] Sharia panels handling family disputes for Muslims in southwestern Nigeria have been in operation for more than two decades, dismissing the recent controversy surrounding their establishment as an unnecessary politicization of an existing system.”
- In Qatar, “[t]he Public Prosecution’s Criminal Studies Institute organised a seminar on criminal justice in Islam, on the occasion of the advent of Ramadan.”
- According to some pundits, “[t]o date, Syria has not seen a dramatic curtailing of freedoms. Bars are still serving alcoholic beverages in Damascus, there is no forced hijab for women, and Al Sharaa has said that sharia (Islamic) law restrictions won’t be imposed on minorities. ‘I believe Syria will not interfere deeply in personal freedoms, but it will take customs into consideration,’ he said.”
- In Malaysia, “[t]he special committee tasked with reviewing the competency of state legislative assemblies to enact Islamic laws has completed its study report. This report is slated for presentation at the upcoming meetings of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) and the Conference of Rulers for approval.”
- “Dr. Gilles Carbonnier, Vice President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), delivered the opening speech at the 3rd International Conference on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Light of Islamic Jurisprudence, held from February 17 to 19, 2025, at the College of Sharia Sciences in Muscat, Oman.”