ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Responding to international criticism, "Abdul Hakim Sharaee, the acting minister of justice [in Afghanistan], has stated that the Islamic Emirate's mission is not to convince … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In Syria, the "new central bank governor, Maysaa Sabreen, said she wants to boost the institution's independence over monetary policy decisions. . . . Islamic … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In Syria, "[t]he new government’s plan for a swift constitution overhaul, potentially prioritizing Islam, [has sparked] unrest in a country with 30% religious and ethnic … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Commenting on whether HTS would implement sharīʿa in Syria and, if so, in what manner, a pundit and former U.S. Army soldier remarked, “People at the … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The Supreme Court of the Philippines updated the training prerequisites for "Shari'ah Bar" candidates to enhance the quality of Islamic legal education. Referring to Hayat … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Syria's rebel leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has dismissed the online controversy over videos showing him gesturing to a young woman to cover her hair before he … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "The Taliban’s continued imposition of strict interpretations of Islamic law and Afghan culture has resulted in unprecedented restrictions on women and girls, the UN envoy … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Iran has carried out an unprecedented number of amputations for theft over the past three years, a punishment based on [the state's strict interpretation of] … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "For the past years of its existence, the NYSC [National Youth Service Corps, Nigeria] scheme has been mandating prospective female corps members who are married to … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Islamic financial services provider Hejaz has launched Australia’s first halal financial app to offer Australia’s growing Muslim community convenient and straightforward access to a broad range … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
