COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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A plan by the Sri Lankan government to bury Muslim coronavirus victims on a remote islet sparked international outcry. The Sri Lankan government's ban on burials and its mandate that … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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Rida Hesti Ratnassari, an Indonesian scholar, documented in a journal article that the country's handling of the pandemic has not been fully compliant with maqāsid al-sharī'a, the main objectives of … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup