Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by islamiclawblog

Allan Goodson, a mechanic in southern Utah, alleged that he was harassed by his employer and fired from his job because he converted to Islam. News outlets in the Arab … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by islamiclawblog

Egypt's President Sisi named two new members to the Al-Azhar Council for Senior Scholars, the government institution that is regarded as having final authority to determine whether legislation is compliant … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by islamiclawblog

A Reuters investigation of Indonesia's banking and finance sector revealed that an increasing number of Muslims employed in that sector are "quitting traditional banks" citing concerns of incompatibility with Islamic … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Sharīʿa, Custom, and Modern Legal Reform

Posted on June 4, 2021August 14, 2021 by Ayman Shabana

By Ayman Shabana In the Islamic juristic tradition, the relationship between sharīʿa and custom raised important methodological questions, ranging from: the nature and number of sources, formulation of rulings, guidelines … Continue reading Sharīʿa, Custom, and Modern Legal Reform

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on May 21, 2021May 19, 2021 by islamiclawblog

Ibrahim Abdo, an Australian Muslim, reported that his relatives in Gaza were wearing "their best clothes" before going to bed so that if their house is blown up they can … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on April 23, 2021April 19, 2021 by islamiclawblog

On April 12, Pakistani forces arrested Saad Rizvi, the head of the recently outlawed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), who called for civil disobedience unless the French ambassador is expelled - a … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Weekend Scholarship Roundup

Posted on April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 by islamiclawblog

In Transformations of Tradition: Islamic Law in Colonial Modernity (Oxford University Press, 2021), Junaid Quadri (University of Illinois at Chicago), explores the various ways in which Islamic law was interpreted … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on April 9, 2021April 6, 2021 by islamiclawblog

A California Court of Appeals refused to apply Iranian law in a case involving a plaintiff whose work in Iran exposed him to high levels of asbestos, reasoning that Iranian law … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

Posted on April 7, 2021April 6, 2021 by islamiclawblog

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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced in a statement that only "immunized people" will be allowed to perform the umrah (year-round pilgrimage) and the hajj (pilgrimage). Egypt announced … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Posted on March 12, 2021March 11, 2021 by islamiclawblog

The Halal Guys filed suit against the Halal Girls, accusing the competing ḥalāl restaurant of trademark infringement. Four alleged white supremacists who are accused of anti-Muslim violence, among other charges, … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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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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