Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The Aga Khan IV, the leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, passed away earlier this month. The Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News 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

Weekend Scholarship Roundup

SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law In "Confronting Antisemitism in the Muslim World" (Law & Liberty, January 31, 2025) Jeffrey Bristol reviews Mustafa Akyol's The Islamic Moses for Law & Liberty … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS Responding to international criticism, "Abdul Hakim Sharaee, the acting minister of justice [in Afghanistan], has stated that the Islamic Emirate's mission is not to convince … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In Syria, the "new central bank governor, Maysaa Sabreen, said she wants to boost the institution's independence over monetary policy decisions. . . . Islamic … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In Syria, "[t]he new government’s plan for a swift constitution overhaul, potentially prioritizing Islam, [has sparked] unrest in a country with 30% religious and ethnic … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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 Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "The Taliban’s continued imposition of strict interpretations of Islamic law and Afghan culture has resulted in unprecedented restrictions on women and girls, the UN envoy … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Iran has carried out an unprecedented number of amputations for theft over the past three years, a punishment based on [the state's strict interpretation of] … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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