Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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Iran’s Guardian Council recently stated that women are allowed to register as presidential candidates, although so far no woman has been approved by the Council. The French President Emanuel Macron’s … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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Amid international outcry after a Nigerian religious court sentenced a 22-year old to death for blasphemous statements made on WhatsApp, a well-known imām (Muslim religious leader) in the country, who … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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COVID-19 Handling Committee Head and Minister of State Enterprises of Indonesia, Erick Thohir,  announces that Indonesia is ready to obtain 30 million doses of vaccine by the end of 2020,  … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

Islamic Constitutionalism in Pakistan: Does it Matter?

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Pakistan came into being through a constitutionally governed election when Muslims in British India voted for an independent state that comprised the Muslim-majority parts of India. It had two wings: … Continue reading Islamic Constitutionalism in Pakistan: Does it Matter?

Recent Case Roundup: On the Turkish Decision on Hagia Sofia

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On July 2, 2020, a division of Turkey's highest administrative appellate court annulled a 1934 presidential decision by Kemal Ataturk, founding president of Turkey, converting Hagia Sophia (tr. Aya Sofya) … Continue reading Recent Case Roundup: On the Turkish Decision on Hagia Sofia

The Journal of Islamic Law

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We are excited to announce the launch of the Journal of Islamic Law! This open-access, peer-reviewed journal—published together with a regular Forum—features new scholarship in Islamic legal studies. Focusing on historical, comparative, … Continue reading The Journal of Islamic Law