“Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta is set to officially launch its global digital fatwa platform, Hasin, in the coming days, offering access to more than 10 million authenticated fatwas and a knowledge base containing over 30 million entries in Islamic sciences and Arabic linguistics.” In Massachusetts, “the City Council will let a business slaughter and butcher chickens… CONTINUE READING
“Indonesia has extended the deadline for all cosmetics to be halal certified or clearly marked as non-halal by two years.” “Malaysia has retained its position as the world’s most developed Islamic finance market for the 14th consecutive year.” For more content and context on Islamic law in Malaysia, consult our Editor-in-Chief Professor Intisar Rabb’s “Legislation… CONTINUE READING
In Texas, “Van Zandt County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution denouncing the use of Sharia law in place of the U.S. Constitution and existing state and federal law.” “China Asset Management (Hong Kong) and Qatar’s Lesha Bank agreed to launch Qatar’s first sharia-compliant China equity fund, highlighting growing efforts by Chinese financial institutions to lure… CONTINUE READING
“In Brunei Darussalam, the Syariah Courts have already taken steps towards digitalisation through the e-Syariah system, and AI technology has the potential to further strengthen such efforts. The potential of AI technology in strengthening the Syariah judiciary was highlighted by Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office (Security and Law) Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Sufian… CONTINUE READING
“The Muslim Lawyers’ Association of Nigeria has raised concern over what it described as a decline in the number of justices with specialised knowledge of Islamic personal law available to hear Sharia-related appeals at the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.” According to a new report by the Guardian, “When prompted, AI chatbots will… CONTINUE READING
“Malaysia and the Maldives have signed two memoranda of understanding to enhance collaboration in maritime security, training, and Islamic affairs, including halal, waqf, and haj.” 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. “Grab… CONTINUE READING
In India, “The Kerala Government’s free-for-women Priyadarshini bus scheme has come under scrutiny over passenger identification and possible misuse… social reformer A.P. Ahmed Master suggested a ban on niqab and burqa on board.” “Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic… CONTINUE READING
In India, “The Kerala Government’s free-for-women Priyadarshini bus scheme has come under scrutiny over passenger identification and possible misuse… social reformer A.P. Ahmed Master suggested a ban on niqab and burqa on board.” “Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic… CONTINUE READING
In India, “The Kerala Government’s free-for-women Priyadarshini bus scheme has come under scrutiny over passenger identification and possible misuse… social reformer A.P. Ahmed Master suggested a ban on niqab and burqa on board.” “Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic… CONTINUE READING
In India, “The Kerala Government’s free-for-women Priyadarshini bus scheme has come under scrutiny over passenger identification and possible misuse… social reformer A.P. Ahmed Master suggested a ban on niqab and burqa on board.” “Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strategic… CONTINUE READING
