ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS After Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor and politician, announced that he has a second wife who has delivered a baby boy, debates about Nigeria's marriage … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
Weekend Scholarship Roundup
A report by the International Social Service entitled "Kafalah: Preliminary analysis of national and cross-border practices" discusses the concept of kafālah, a form of child care recognized under Islamic law, … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup
In the News: Child Custody in Islamic Law
Last month, the ex-daughter-in-law of former Nigerian president Ibrahim Babangida took to Instagram to share her frustration with how the court was handling her child custody case, accusing the judge … Continue reading In the News: Child Custody in Islamic Law