- In Sri Lanka, “[a]ctivists working in the field of gender, human rights, and family law, such as the Global Campaign for Equality in Family Law (GCEFL) and Equality Now, [have] repeatedly point[ed] out that the law has multiple gaps that leave women and children vulnerable to exploitation, detract from Islamic legal practices, and fail to take into account the lived experiences of Muslim women in Sri Lanka.”
- Singaporean scholars have recently commented that “[i]n a secular and multireligious state like Singapore, where harmony and the rule of law are foundational, Singaporean Muslims should discern and turn to trusted local institutions for religious clarity. They should seek guidance from trusted local institutions like the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and the Fatwa Committee, ensuring that religious practice remains grounded, lawful, and socially responsible.”
- “Iran’s Judiciary Spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed during a press briefing . . . that the death sentence issued against Iranian singer Amir Hossein Maghsoudlou, known as Tataloo, has been finalized and is ready for enforcement.”
- “Halal tourism alone is projected to contribute nearly US$350 billion to the global tourism economy by 2030.”
- In Malaysia, “Syariah lawyer Marlina Amir Hamzah [has] explained that a wife’s rights under Islam are protected by the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984 and similar laws at the state level.”
- “Abdullah Badawi, fondly called ‘Pak Lah,’ died on 14 April 2025. During his tenure as Malaysia’s leader (2003-2009), he internationalised Islam Hadhari, which comprises a set of 10 progressive and moderate Islamic values.”