Social Dependencies of Islamic Law: A View Through the Legal Commentary

Posted on March 17, 2022March 22, 2022 by Sohail Hanif

By Sohail Hanif My research has centred on unpacking layers of argumentation in works of Islamic law, particularly legal commentaries. As one unpacks these layers, one comes to learn that … Continue reading Social Dependencies of Islamic Law: A View Through the Legal Commentary

Weekend Scholarship Roundup

Posted on February 18, 2022February 14, 2022 by islamiclawblog

SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law: In "Modern money and Islamic banking in the light of Islamic law of riba" (International Journal of Finance & Economics (2020)), Muhammad Zahid Siddique (National University … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on December 27, 2021December 25, 2021 by islamiclawblog

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to cut interest rates, arguing that the cut is also in line with Islamic law. In a recent interview, … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on October 18, 2021October 20, 2021 by islamiclawblog

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS After retiring from the NBA, Hakeem Olajuwon launched a successful career in real estate, all the while avoiding borrowing money for his acquisitions that would … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islam and Data Science Roundup

Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 by islamiclawblog

A study by Reuters found that Muslims in France have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic compared to other communities and that the COVID death rate among French Muslims is much higher than in the … Continue reading Islam and Data Science Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by islamiclawblog

A Reuters investigation of Indonesia's banking and finance sector revealed that an increasing number of Muslims employed in that sector are "quitting traditional banks" citing concerns of incompatibility with Islamic … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

In the News: The Challenge of Navigating Sharīʿa Financing for Education

Posted on November 20, 2019November 19, 2019 by islamiclawblog

Testimonies from Muslim students studying in the United Kingdom note the challenge of navigating sharīʿa financing with banks that are not sharīʿa-compliant. Metro UK reporter Faima Bakar writes, “the limitations … Continue reading In the News: The Challenge of Navigating Sharīʿa Financing for Education

Dār al-Iftā’ Fatwā: Working in Banks

Posted on November 20, 2018October 27, 2021 by islamiclawblog

By Aaron Spevack Source: http://www.dar-alifta.org/Foreign/ViewFatwa.aspx?ID=5912&text=working%20in%20banks This fatwā listed on Dār al-Iftā'’s website - the official fatwa institution of Egypt and connected with scholars of al-Azhar - deals with the question … Continue reading Dār al-Iftā’ Fatwā: Working in Banks

Review :: Fadel on the Function of the “Interest Ban” in Islamic Finance

Posted on March 30, 2017August 4, 2019 by islamiclawblog

Student editor Alicia Daniel reviews Mohammad H. Fadel, Ribâ, Efficiency and Prudential Regulation: Preliminary Thoughts, 25 Wisconsin Journal of International Law 655 (2008). Islamic finance creates financial products specifically aimed at Muslims … Continue reading Review :: Fadel on the Function of the “Interest Ban” in Islamic Finance

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			0 events 1 0 events, 1	1 event 2 1 event, 2 2026-10-02 Workshop: Archival Abundances and Silences in Islamic Studies, Princeton University, October 2–3, 2026 Workshop: Archival Abundances and Silences in Islamic Studies, Princeton University, October 2–3, 2026 October 2 - October 3 Workshop: Archival Abundances and Silences in Islamic Studies, Princeton University, October 2–3, 2026 From the organizers: Three decades after Jacques Derrida’s Archive Fever, scholars in the humanities continue to approach archives as a site of possibility. As historian Arlette Farge writes, “The archive’s … Continue reading	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-10-02 Workshop: Archival Abundances and Silences in Islamic Studies, Princeton University, October 2–3, 2026	0 events 4 0 events, 4
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0 events 12 0 events, 12	0 events 13 0 events, 13	0 events 14 0 events, 14	1 event 15 1 event, 15 2026-10-15 Position Opening: Assistant or Associate Professor, History, University of California at Berkeley, October 15, 2026 Position Opening: Assistant or Associate Professor, History, University of California at Berkeley, October 15, 2026 October 15 Position Opening: Assistant or Associate Professor, History, University of California at Berkeley, October 15, 2026 From the organizers: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $84,100.00 - $154,600.00(9-month academic year salary). However, off-scale salary and other components of … Continue reading	0 events 16 0 events, 16	0 events 17 0 events, 17	0 events 18 0 events, 18
2 events 19 2 events, 19 2026-10-19 Position Opening: Assistant Professor in the Pre-Modern History of the Islamicate Middle East or Central Asia, University of Chicago, October 19, 2026 Position Opening: Assistant Professor in the Pre-Modern History of the Islamicate Middle East or Central Asia, University of Chicago, October 19, 2026 October 19 Position Opening: Assistant Professor in the Pre-Modern History of the Islamicate Middle East or Central Asia, University of Chicago, October 19, 2026 From the organizers: The Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the Pre-Modern History … Continue reading 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 October 19 @ 6:00 pm - November 16 @ 7:30 pm 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 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. To … Continue reading	2 events 20 2 events, 20 2026-10-20 Call for Papers: Constitutional Moments Conference, Champaign, Illinois, October 20, 2026 Call for Papers: Constitutional Moments Conference, Champaign, Illinois, October 20, 2026 October 20 Call for Papers: Constitutional Moments Conference, Champaign, Illinois, October 20, 2026 Conference series on Constitutional History: Comparative Perspectives March 8-9, 2027 An international conference sponsored by: University of Illinois College of Law University of Bologna Department of Legal Studies Center for … Continue reading 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 21 2 events, 21 2026-10-21 Position Opening: Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, October 21, 2026 Position Opening: Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, October 21, 2026 October 21 Position Opening: Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, October 21, 2026 From the organizers: This is an open-rank tenure-track or tenured position in the Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We … Continue reading 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 22 1 event, 22 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 23 1 event, 23 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 24 1 event, 24 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 25 1 event, 25 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
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