ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "With Ramadan beginning on March 22, Muslim students have expressed concern over the accessibility and variety of Halal food, as well as a lack of communication," which has prompted Princeton University dining services to take additional measures to address student concerns. "Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority for the group." The United Nations said that Taliban is divided on the issue. "Nine men were lashed in public in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday [January 17, 2023] as punishment for different crimes … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "A Saudi national has been sentenced to death for smuggling banned amphetamine tablets near the country's northern border with Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday citing the Ministry of Interior." "Nineteen people in northeastern Afghanistan were lashed for adultery, theft and running away from home, a Supreme Court … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Eid al-Adha is marked by special prayers and feasts and follows Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan." For many American Muslims, eid celebrations have served - and continue to serve - as a reminder of how important community is. "The Kerala High Court [India] has held that a … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The United States Supreme Court declined to review Hoda Muthana's petition seeking to reenter the United States, after her passport was revoked for leaving the country to join the Islamic State in 2014. Some experts in the UAE legal system expressed their hesitancy regarding the recent legal overhaul that relaxed … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The Department of Justice announced that Stafford County, Virginia recently repealed an ordinance that prevented the development of a cemetery for people of the Islamic faith. Stacker has compiled a list of abortion laws in 15 countries, including Saudi Arabia, where scholars comment it is easier to obtain an abortion … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
