Islamic Law in the News

  • “While Islamic law recognizes that war may sometimes become necessary, particularly in self-defense, it places strict limits on how war may be conducted.”
  • Halal tourism “provides services and facilities in accordance with Islamic law so Muslim travelers can observe their faith without compromising their travel experience.”
  • In Indonesia, the “Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the National Zakat Agency (Baznas) [are] build[ing] up [their] commitment to developing transparent and impactful DAM (Hajj penalty for ritual violations) governance.
  • In Morocco, “King Mohammed VI has appointed El Yazid Er-Radi as the new Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Ulema.”
  • “The Shariah Lawyers Association of Malaysia (PGSM) has proposed that shariah courts nationwide conduct case mention proceedings online to save costs and reduce the strain on judicial workforce resources, amid the ongoing global energy crisis.” For more content and context on Islamic law in Malaysia, consult our Editor-in-Chief Professor Intisar Rabb’s “Legislation and Regulation of Islamic Law in Malaysia” and its appended resource roundup.
  • “Prospective haj pilgrims have been reminded to obtain permits and comply with regulations set by the Saudi Arabian authorities in line with maqasid syariah (objectives of Islamic law), to ensure pilgrims’ safety and prevent harm and disorder.”

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