Shīʿī law

Historical Roots of Twelver Shīʽī Legal Tax Theory

Posted on February 3, 2015October 27, 2021 by islamiclawblog

By Mohammad Sagha This post provides a basic historical background, evolution, and categorization of Shīʽī[1] attitudes on religious financial obligations (known as zakāt and khums) as conceived of by Shīʽī … Continue reading Historical Roots of Twelver Shīʽī Legal Tax Theory

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2 events 2 2 events, 2 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Workshop: Carina Dreyer. “What Makes a Scholastic Discipline?” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, November 2 2026 November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Workshop: Carina Dreyer. “What Makes a Scholastic Discipline?” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, November 2 2026 We are very excited to share with you the MEBB fall schedule. We will be meeting from 6:00-7:30pm in the Finnegan Room (Barker 403) and dinner will be provided. Carina … Continue reading	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 4 1 event, 4 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 5 1 event, 5 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	2 events 6 2 events, 6 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-06 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026 November 6 - November 7 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026 From the organizers: From 6 to 7 November, the international conference ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’ will take place at the Institute for Islamic Theology … Continue reading	2 events 7 2 events, 7 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-06 Conference: ‘Ruling Bodies: Islamic Law, Embodiment, and the Anthropology of Normativity’, The Institute for Islamic Theology, Paderborn University, November 6–7, 2026	1 event 8 1 event, 8 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026
1 event 9 1 event, 9 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 10 1 event, 10 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	1 event 11 1 event, 11 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026	3 events 12 3 events, 12 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-12 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 November 12 - November 14 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 From the organizers: Pre-registration for this event has now closed. Attendees who have not yet registered will be allowed to register on site in Banff. 2026 ANNUAL MEETING: BANFF, ALBERTA, … Continue reading 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Seminar: “Muslim Legal Practitioners in Australia: Identity, Inclusion and the Legal Profession,” Monash University Moot Court, November 12, 2026 November 12 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Seminar: “Muslim Legal Practitioners in Australia: Identity, Inclusion and the Legal Profession,” Monash University Moot Court, November 12, 2026 From the organizers: The Warren Centre for Civil Justice invites you to a lunchtime seminar featuring visiting scholars Dr Maria Bhatti (Western Sydney University) and Associate Professor Sandy Noakes (University … Continue reading	3 events 13 3 events, 13 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-12 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026 2026-11-13 Call for Papers: Con-IH 2027: Transimperial Histories, Harvard University, November 13, 2026 Call for Papers: Con-IH 2027: Transimperial Histories, Harvard University, November 13, 2026 November 13 Call for Papers: Con-IH 2027: Transimperial Histories, Harvard University, November 13, 2026 From the organizers: The 2026-2027 organizing committee for the Harvard Graduate Student Conference on International History (Con-IH) invites graduate students to submit proposals for its annual conference. This year’s theme … Continue reading	2 events 14 2 events, 14 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-12 Conference: American Society for Legal History Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta, CA, November 12–14, 2026	2 events 15 2 events, 15 2026-10-19 Workshop: Mathias Ghyoot, “Between Self-Help and Imperial Favor: The Rise of Islamic Voluntary Associations in Ottoman Syria,” Middle East Beyond the Borders, Harvard University, October 19, 2026 2026-11-15 Position Opening: Tenure-track/Tenured Professor of the History of the Modern Middle East, Cornell University, November 15, 2026 Position Opening: Tenure-track/Tenured Professor of the History of the Modern Middle East, Cornell University, November 15, 2026 November 15 Position Opening: Tenure-track/Tenured Professor of the History of the Modern Middle East, Cornell University, November 15, 2026 From the organizers: History of the Modern Middle East – Post-1917 Israel/Palestine The Cornell University History Department seeks to appoint a tenure-track/tenured professor of the History of the Modern Middle … Continue reading
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