Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Iraq is poised to slash the legal age of consent from 18 to to nine, allowing men to marry young children. The proposed legal change also deprives women of rights to divorce, child custody and inheritance. Iraq’s parliament, which is dominated by a coalition of conservative Shia Muslim parties, is preparing to vote through an… CONTINUE READING

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Sheikh Tajudeen Abdulkareem of Nigeria emphasized that in Islam, cases of blasphemy should be resolved by jurists and not by mob action, advocating for lawful adjudication rooted in Islamic jurisprudence. For more content and context on Nigeria and its legal system, consult the “Country Profile: Nigeria” page on SHARIAsource. For more content and context on… CONTINUE READING

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“The Taliban‘s Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has introduced new restrictions on Afghan women, mandating that they refrain from performing Takbir—an Islamic expression of faith—and from reciting the Quran aloud, even in the presence of other women, according to Virginia-based Afghan news channel Amu TV.” For more content and context on… CONTINUE READING

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Speaking at the UN Security Council meeting, “Amina J. Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, stated that support for the rights of Afghan women must be expanded.” “The Islamic Emirate has not yet commented on this; however, it has consistently denied allegations of violating women’s rights in the country, asserting that all women’s… CONTINUE READING

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“The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) [in Malaysia], Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, has clarified that the fatwas (edicts) enacted under Mufti Bill (Federal Territories) 2024 are binding only on Muslims and limited to the jurisdiction of the states.” “Amnesty International . . . called for Iraqi lawmakers to drop proposed amendments to the… CONTINUE READING

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“Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik, originally from Mumbai, [has found] himself at the centre of raging controversies in Pakistan. He is currently on a month-long tour of Pakistan at the invitation of the government in Islamabad. He is wanted in India on terror-related charges and has found refuge in Malaysia.” Palestinian director Laila Abbas recently… CONTINUE READING

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In Malaysia, “[a]ny individual wronged when an engagement is called off due to the partner’s refusal to proceed with the marriage has the right to take legal action” under the country’s Islamic family law. In Malaysia, “[in] recent weeks, the management of Islam in Malaysia has come into sharp focus, sparking confusion and debate among… CONTINUE READING

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“The recent codification of the Personal Status Law (PSL) in Saudi Arabia marks a significant development in the country’s legal framework, particularly concerning women’s rights in child custody disputes. The PSL, officially enacted in March 2022, represents the Saudi government’s formal endorsement of laws that prioritise mother’s custody rights, seen as a significant step towards… CONTINUE READING

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Malaysia‘s Minister for Religious Affairs stated that the determination of the lineage (nasab) of some children rescued from charity homes was the responsibility of sharī’a courts. Egypt‘s president Al-Sisi recently called for emulating Prophet Muhammad’s manners at birth anniversary celebration. “The body charged with outlining and ensuring sharia standards in Islamic finance [The Accounting and… CONTINUE READING

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Barred from sports, Afghan women “exercise secretively – and not for competition, but for a modicum of health and peace of mind in a country where the Taliban government has stopped women from playing sports.” For more content and context on the recent developments in Afghanistan, consult our Editor-in-Chief, Professor Intisar Rabb’s “Resource Roundup: Afghanistan,… CONTINUE READING