Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“A Taliban government spokesman has said the Afghan authorities are committed to engagement with the international community after a new morality law sparked tense exchanges over women’s rights.” For more content and context on the recent developments in Afghanistan, consult our Editor-in-Chief, Professor Intisar Rabb’s “Resource Roundup: Afghanistan, the Taliban, and Islamic Law.” A set… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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” [L]ow-income Somali Muslims in Minnesota have been targeted by shady home sellers edging their way into the community — by exploiting a principle of Islam meant to protect the poor.” “The seller claims there’s no interest payment because no banks are involved. But no banks also mean no appraisals, allowing the seller to inflate… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“The supreme leader of the Taliban authorities said implementing Islamic law in Afghanistan was their ‘lifelong responsibility’ in a speech marking the third anniversary of their return to power.” For more content and context on the recent developments in Afghanistan, consult our Editor-in-Chief, Professor Intisar Rabb’s “Resource Roundup: Afghanistan, the Taliban, and Islamic Law.” “The… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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According to recent data recently reported by various outlets, “Islamic finance is today a $3.9 trillion industry spread over more than 80 countries with the bulk of it concentrated in very few markets.” India‘s Waqf Act Amendment bill has been reported to “allow for mandatory verification for all property claims by the Waqf Boards and… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Qasim Rasool Ilyas, a founder-member of the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board of India, is reported to have “ma[de] an unprecedented outreach on behalf of the board to Christians, Sikhs, and tribal leaders to join forces against the proposed Uniform Civil Code.” “President William Ruto [of Kenya] has launched the country’s first shariah-compliant bond, the… CONTINUE READING

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“Sedigheh Vasmaghi, an Islamic scholar and religious researcher, has criticized Iran‘s use of archaic legal terms to issue death sentences for protesters. In a recent audio statement, she said, ‘The lives of thousands in the Islamic Republic are threatened by terms like “moharebeh” (waging war against God) and “ifsad fil-arz” (corruption on earth), which are… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“The 2024 Giorgio Levi Della Vida Conference of the Center for Near Eastern Studies, held this past spring at UCLA, brought together a host of scholars to discuss recent scholarship on the early history and development of Arabic, Arab identity and early scriptural and legal discourses.”  Our Editor-in-Chief, Professor Intisar Rabb “explored the interplay between… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim [of Malaysia] . . . said the government is still discussing the tabling of the Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill, amid opposition over the law restricting candidates to follow certain Islamic schools of thoughts.” The Indian police arrested a man for his involvement in the flogging of a couple accused… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Listening to music, smoking hookah, and getting a Western-style haircut have all become punishable acts under the Taliban’s increasingly oppressive rule in Afghanistan, as highlighted in a recent UN report.” “The U.N. report said there was ‘a climate of fear and intimidation’ owing to the Ministry’s invasion of Afghans‘ private lives, ambiguity over its legal… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Following their reconsolidation of power in 2021, and despite public statements declaring their intent to uphold women’s rights in the country, the Taliban has employed the legal and normative subjugation of women by incrementally degrading their right to vote, pursue education, and work freely.” For more content and context on the recent developments in Afghanistan, consult… CONTINUE READING