Islam and Data Science Roundup

As Ramadan approaches, countries have turned to data generated by astronomers and local moon sighters to determine the exact beginning of the holy month. S&P's 2021 edition of Islamic Finance … Continue reading Islam and Data Science Roundup

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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Saudi Arabia announced that a coronavirus vaccine would be mandatory in order to participate in this year's pilgrimage (hajj). The Muslim Council of Britain recently issued its latest coronavirus best … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup

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Dar-al-Aftah of Pakistan, in consultation with other Islamic scholars, announced in its fatwā that the COVID-19 vaccine is permissible under Islamic law. AstraZeneca recently responded to concerns from the Muslim … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup