Islamic Finance Guru, a UK-based Islamic finance platform, recently raised £3 million in investments. The Saudi Crown Prince's overhaul of the country's legal system and practices traditionally thought as being … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
Islamic Law in the News Roundup
The Halal Guys filed suit against the Halal Girls, accusing the competing ḥalāl restaurant of trademark infringement. Four alleged white supremacists who are accused of anti-Muslim violence, among other charges, … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
LSN Law & Religion eJournal: July 31
This week’s issue of SSRN’s LSN Law & Religion eJournal includes: "Veiled Muslim Women: Challenging Patriarchy in the Legal System" by Zainab Ramahi This essay is an attempt to abandon the white male gaze … Continue reading LSN Law & Religion eJournal: July 31
In the News: Sri Lanka’s Emergency Law
A ban on face coverings in Sri Lanka following the Easter Sunday attacks has once again highlighted the issue of restrictions on religious freedoms in response to public safety concerns. … Continue reading In the News: Sri Lanka’s Emergency Law
In the News: Islamic Veils in France
Two weeks ago, the UN Human Rights Committee (which oversees compliance with the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights) declared that France’s ban on full-face veils violates freedom … Continue reading In the News: Islamic Veils in France
A Brief History of the French Burkini Ban
UK/Europe/Southeast Asia editor Rachel Mazzarella chronicles the history of the French burkini ban and its potential efficacy. She weighs the policy options of the European Court of Human Rights and how … Continue reading A Brief History of the French Burkini Ban