ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Iranians [have] voic[ed] renewed criticism over the strict enforcement of Ramadan regulations—which ban public eating and drinking—reinforced by authorities’ threats of harsh punishment." "Iran's First … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Professor Dr. Ahmed Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, received Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders, at Al Azhar … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law In "Honoring JURIST’s Publisher Emeritus: Championing Comparative and International Law and a Legacy of Legal Insight" (Jurist, February 20, 2025), Mohamed 'Arafa (Alexandria University Faculty … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The BBC recently reported that a leading U.S. doctor has called for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Similarly, in 2026, Ireland will become the … 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 "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
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Malaysia's Minister for Religious Affairs stated that the determination of the lineage (nasab) of some children rescued from charity homes was the responsibility of sharī'a … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "The supreme leader of the Taliban authorities said implementing Islamic law in Afghanistan was their 'lifelong responsibility' in a speech marking the third anniversary of … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News
