Egypt

Apostasy in Contemporary Egypt: The Case of Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd

Posted on November 24, 2015October 27, 2021 by islamiclawblog

By Jiou Park As discussed in the previous posts, blasphemy and apostasy laws apply in contemporary Muslim majority societies. The application of such laws, in practice, can take differing forms … Continue reading Apostasy in Contemporary Egypt: The Case of Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd

Blasphemy law in Egypt: the intersection of sharī’a and state control over public morals

Posted on November 3, 2015October 27, 2021 by islamiclawblog

By Jiou Park Since the debacle surrounding the film, The Innocence of Muslims, which triggered prosecution and websites blocks across various Muslim-majority countries, blasphemy law in Muslim majority countries has … Continue reading Blasphemy law in Egypt: the intersection of sharī’a and state control over public morals

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2 events 2 2 events, 2 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Workshop: Carina Dreyer. “What Makes a Scholastic Discipline?” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, November 2 2026 November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Workshop: Carina Dreyer. “What Makes a Scholastic Discipline?” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, November 2 2026 We are very excited to share with you the MEBB fall schedule. We will be meeting from 6:00-7:30pm in the Finnegan Room (Barker 403) and dinner will be provided. Carina … Continue reading	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 4 1 event, 4 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 5 1 event, 5 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	2 events 6 2 events, 6 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-06 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026 November 6 - November 7 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026 From the organizers: From 6 to 7 November, the international conference ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’ will take place at the Institute for Islamic Theology … Continue reading	2 events 7 2 events, 7 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-06 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026	1 event 8 1 event, 8 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026
1 event 9 1 event, 9 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 10 1 event, 10 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 11 1 event, 11 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	3 events 12 3 events, 12 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-12 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 November 12 - November 14 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 From the organizers: Pre-registration for this event has now closed. Attendees who have not yet registered will be allowed to register on site in Banff. 2026 ANNUAL MEETING: BANFF, ALBERTA, … Continue reading 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Seminar: “Muslim Legal Practitioners in Australia: Identity, Inclusion and the Legal Profession,” Monash University Moot Court, November 12, 2026 November 12 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Seminar: “Muslim Legal Practitioners in Australia: Identity, Inclusion and the Legal Profession,” Monash University Moot Court, November 12, 2026 From the organizers: The Warren Centre for Civil Justice invites you to a lunchtime seminar featuring visiting scholars Dr Maria Bhatti (Western Sydney University) and Associate Professor Sandy Noakes (University … Continue reading	3 events 13 3 events, 13 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-12 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 2026-11-13 Call for Papers: Con-IH 2027: Transimperial Histories, Harvard University, November 13, 2026 Call for Papers: Con-IH 2027: Transimperial Histories, Harvard University, November 13, 2026 November 13 Call for Papers: Con-IH 2027: Transimperial Histories, Harvard University, November 13, 2026 From the organizers: The 2026-2027 organizing committee for the Harvard Graduate Student Conference on International History (Con-IH) invites graduate students to submit proposals for its annual conference. This year’s theme … Continue reading	2 events 14 2 events, 14 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-12 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026	2 events 15 2 events, 15 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-15 Position Opening: Tenure-track/Tenured Professor of the History of the Modern Middle East, Cornell University, November 15, 2026 Position Opening: Tenure-track/Tenured Professor of the History of the Modern Middle East, Cornell University, November 15, 2026 November 15 Position Opening: Tenure-track/Tenured Professor of the History of the Modern Middle East, Cornell University, November 15, 2026 From the organizers: History of the Modern Middle East – Post-1917 Israel/Palestine The Cornell University History Department seeks to appoint a tenure-track/tenured professor of the History of the Modern Middle … Continue reading
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