ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "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 … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "A seven-member committee appointed by Syria’s interim government is drafting a constitutional declaration, but leaked provisions, including a requirement that the president be Muslim, have … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law In "This Muslim scholar wants to revive the ‘Judeo-Islamic tradition,’ starting with Moses" (Times of Israel, March 11, 2025), Zack Rothbart reviews Mustafa Akyol's (Cato … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Professor Dr. Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, received Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders, at Al Azhar … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "A court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province found two men guilty of sexual relations today and sentenced them to be publicly flogged, an official said." … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law In "Honoring JURIST’s Publisher Emeritus: Championing Comparative and International Law and a Legacy of Legal Insight" (Jurist, February 20, 2025), Mohamed 'Arafa (Alexandria University Faculty … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The BBC recently reported that a leading U.S. doctor has called for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Similarly, in 2026, Ireland will become the … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Responding to international criticism, "Abdul Hakim Sharaee, the acting minister of justice [in Afghanistan], has stated that the Islamic Emirate's mission is not to convince … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In Syria, "[t]he new government’s plan for a swift constitution overhaul, potentially prioritizing Islam, [has sparked] unrest in a country with 30% religious and ethnic … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The Supreme Court of the Philippines updated the training prerequisites for "Shari'ah Bar" candidates to enhance the quality of Islamic legal education. Referring to Hayat … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
