SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law: In "Contributions of Medieval Muslim Scholars to the History of Economics and their Impact: A Refutation of the Schumpeterian Great Gap" (in A Companion to … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS FTSE Russell and IdealRatings have collaborated to develop the Islamic Index Series - an index measuring the performance of global Islamic equities and securities. Pundits … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In response to the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson overruling Roe v. Wade, the precedent that had recognized a constitutional right … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In reportedly the first case in which a New Zealand court was asked to consider Islamic law, a Wellington court ordered "the payment of a … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS News agencies have reported that "Saudi Arabia is planning to amend its draft Civil Transactions Law by proposing equal blood money for men and women … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In her opinion piece in Rewire News Group, Aliza Kazmi, commenting on the recently leaked Supreme Court opinion that would overrule Roe v. Wade, wrote: … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Dr. Sohail Hanif, who became National Zakat Foundation's Chief Executive in November 2021, appeared in a podcast for islamic21c.com to speak about "the power of … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS After Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor and politician, announced that he has a second wife who has delivered a baby boy, debates about Nigeria's marriage … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Saudi Arabia has approved new personal status laws that aim to enhance the legal status of women and children by enhancing alimony rights of women … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Jordan recently amended its constitution, which now includes the words "Jordan women" in the clause on equality. Secretary-General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
