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Recent Scholarship in Islamic Law and Society

Posted on May 3, 2017 by islamiclawblog

Compiled by Maliheh Zare (JSD Candidate, New York University School of Law) for the Islamic Law and Society Collaborative Research Network. ISLAMIC LAW AND SOCIETY NEWSLETTER FALL and WINTER 2016-17 … Continue reading Recent Scholarship in Islamic Law and Society

Posted in law and societyTagged Daromir Rudnyckyj, Iza Hussin, Matthew Erie, Michael Peletz, Mirjam Kuenkler, Tamir Moustafa
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2025-04-30

Call for Papers: Symposium on Legal Education in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Royal Holloway University of London, April 30, 2025

Call for Papers: Symposium on Legal Education in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Royal Holloway University of London, April 30, 2025

April 30

Call for Papers: Symposium on Legal Education in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Royal Holloway University of London, April 30, 2025

Call for Papers – Symposium on Legal Education in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence School of Law and Social Science, Royal Holloway, University of London Date: 30 April 2025 … Continue reading Call for Papers: Symposium on Legal Education in the Age of Generative Artificial Intelligence, Royal Holloway University of London, April 30, 2025

2025-04-30

Call for Managing Editor: Program in Islamic Law, 2025-2026

Call for Managing Editor: Program in Islamic Law, 2025-2026

April 30

Call for Managing Editor: Program in Islamic Law, 2025-2026

Managing Editor, Program in Islamic Law The Program in Islamic Law (PIL) is seeking a Managing Editor to begin as early as June 2025 for a one-year term. The Managing … Continue reading Call for Managing Editor: Program in Islamic Law, 2025-2026

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2025-05-01

Workshop: Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop, May 1-3, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: February 5, 2025)

Workshop: Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop, May 1-3, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: February 5, 2025)

May 1 - May 3

Workshop: Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop, May 1-3, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: February 5, 2025)

Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop May 1-3, 2025 Announcement and Call for Papers  Co-Organized and Co-Hosted by Jacqueline Ross (University of Illinois College of Law) Kim Lane Scheppele (Princeton University) … Continue reading Workshop: Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop, May 1-3, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: February 5, 2025)

2025-05-01

Grant: MESA Global Academy 2025 – 2026 Application, May 1, 2025

Grant: MESA Global Academy 2025 – 2026 Application, May 1, 2025

May 1

Grant: MESA Global Academy 2025 – 2026 Application, May 1, 2025

From MESA: The MESA Global Academy offers scholars of the Middle East from the MENA region who are currently displaced the chance to join the strongest network of Middle East … Continue reading Grant: MESA Global Academy 2025 – 2026 Application, May 1, 2025

2025-05-01

Workshop: Parchment, Paper, Inks, and Gold, The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program and Harvard Art Museums, May 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Workshop: Parchment, Paper, Inks, and Gold, The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program and Harvard Art Museums, May 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

May 1

Workshop: Parchment, Paper, Inks, and Gold, The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program and Harvard Art Museums, May 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

A Workshop on Parchment, Paper, Inks, and Gold  Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 10am-2pm | Art Study Center, Harvard Art Museums Penley Knipe, Philip and Lynn Straus Senior Conservator of Works … Continue reading Workshop: Parchment, Paper, Inks, and Gold, The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program and Harvard Art Museums, May 1, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

2025-05-01

Prize: Middle East Medievalists (MEM) Book Prize, May 1, 2025

Prize: Middle East Medievalists (MEM) Book Prize, May 1, 2025

May 1

Prize: Middle East Medievalists (MEM) Book Prize, May 1, 2025

From the organizers: Dear MEM members, The Board of Directors of Middle East Medievalists (MEM) is pleased to request submissions for its biennial prize for best book on the medieval Middle East (ca. 500-1500 … Continue reading Prize: Middle East Medievalists (MEM) Book Prize, May 1, 2025

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2025-05-01

Workshop: Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop, May 1-3, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: February 5, 2025)
2025-05-02

Call for Papers: 39th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT), University of Chicago, May 2-3, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

Call for Papers: 39th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT), University of Chicago, May 2-3, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

May 2 - May 3

Call for Papers: 39th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT), University of Chicago, May 2-3, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

From the organizers: We are excited to announce that the 39th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT) will take place at The University of Chicago on May 2-3, … Continue reading Call for Papers: 39th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT), University of Chicago, May 2-3, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

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2025-05-01

Workshop: Annual Comparative Law Work-in-Progress Workshop, May 1-3, 2025 (Call for Papers deadline: February 5, 2025)
2025-05-02

Call for Papers: 39th Annual Middle East History and Theory Conference (MEHAT), University of Chicago, May 2-3, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

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2025-05-05

Call for Papers: “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” University of Villanova School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, May 5-6, 2025 (Abstract submission deadline: January 31, 2025)

Call for Papers: “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” University of Villanova School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, May 5-6, 2025 (Abstract submission deadline: January 31, 2025)

May 5 - May 6

Call for Papers: “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” University of Villanova School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, May 5-6, 2025 (Abstract submission deadline: January 31, 2025)

From the organizers: Call for Papers (CFP): “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy” Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium, May 5 & 6, 2025, University of Villanova … Continue reading Call for Papers: “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” University of Villanova School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, May 5-6, 2025 (Abstract submission deadline: January 31, 2025)

2025-05-05

Call for Papers: “Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium, May 5-6, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

Call for Papers: “Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium, May 5-6, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

May 5 - May 6

Call for Papers: “Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium, May 5-6, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

"Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy" Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium May 5 & 6, 2025 University of Villanova School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania Deadline for Submission: … Continue reading Call for Papers: “Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium, May 5-6, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

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2025-05-05

Call for Papers: “ Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” University of Villanova School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, May 5-6, 2025 (Abstract submission deadline: January 31, 2025)
2025-05-05

Call for Papers: “Islamic and Jewish Law in the Modern Economy,” Islamic and Jewish Legal Scholars Symposium, May 5-6, 2025 (Deadline: January 31, 2025)

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Talk: Building a Sustainable Future: Islamic Law, Climate Responsibility, and Green Finance by Dr. Wan Mohd Zulhafiz Bin Wan Zahari, American University Washington College of Law, May 7, 2025 @ 3:00-4:00 PM

May 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Talk: Building a Sustainable Future: Islamic Law, Climate Responsibility, and Green Finance by Dr. Wan Mohd Zulhafiz Bin Wan Zahari, American University Washington College of Law, May 7, 2025 @ 3:00-4:00 PM

Building a Sustainable Future:Islamic Law, Climate Responsibility, and Green Finance When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMWhere: Room N102, American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) PRESENTED … Continue reading Talk: Building a Sustainable Future: Islamic Law, Climate Responsibility, and Green Finance by Dr. Wan Mohd Zulhafiz Bin Wan Zahari, American University Washington College of Law, May 7, 2025 @ 3:00-4:00 PM

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2025-05-16

IISMM Seminar Series: “From Jerusalem to India: Endowments and Gender Influences,” IISMM, France (remote option), May 16, 2025

IISMM Seminar Series: “From Jerusalem to India: Endowments and Gender Influences,” IISMM, France (remote option), May 16, 2025

May 16

IISMM Seminar Series: “From Jerusalem to India: Endowments and Gender Influences,” IISMM, France (remote option), May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025 “  From Jerusalem to India: Endowments and Gender Influences  ” Musa Sroor , Birzeit University, Birzeit, Palestine: “  Gender Influence on Waqf in Ottoman Jerusalem: Problem of Management and Benefit  ” Mir … Continue reading IISMM Seminar Series: “From Jerusalem to India: Endowments and Gender Influences,” IISMM, France (remote option), May 16, 2025

2025-05-16

Prize: Doctoral Dissertation Prize, The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program, May 16, 2025

Prize: Doctoral Dissertation Prize, The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program, May 16, 2025

May 16

Prize: Doctoral Dissertation Prize, The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program, May 16, 2025

Doctoral Dissertation Prize Award Amount: $3,000 Eligibility: Open to Harvard doctoral students in all disciplines who complete their Ph.D. between June 2024 and May 2025. Faculty advisor nomination is required. … Continue reading Prize: Doctoral Dissertation Prize, The Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program, May 16, 2025

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2025-05-21

Workshop: Graduate Student & Early Career Workshop, Law & Society Association, May 21, 2025 (Deadline: November 6, 2024)

Workshop: Graduate Student & Early Career Workshop, Law & Society Association, May 21, 2025 (Deadline: November 6, 2024)

May 21

Workshop: Graduate Student & Early Career Workshop, Law & Society Association, May 21, 2025 (Deadline: November 6, 2024)

From the organizers: The Law and Society Association (LSA) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Graduate Student & Early Career Workshop. The workshop will convene on … Continue reading Workshop: Graduate Student & Early Career Workshop, Law & Society Association, May 21, 2025 (Deadline: November 6, 2024)

2025-05-21

Islamic Finance Conference at the World Bank HQ, World Bank HQ, May 21-22, 2025

Islamic Finance Conference at the World Bank HQ, World Bank HQ, May 21-22, 2025

May 21 - May 22

Islamic Finance Conference at the World Bank HQ, World Bank HQ, May 21-22, 2025

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2025-05-22

LSA 2025 Annual Meeting: Chicago, Illinois from May 22-25, 2025 (Early registration: December 3, 2024)

LSA 2025 Annual Meeting: Chicago, Illinois from May 22-25, 2025 (Early registration: December 3, 2024)

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LSA 2025 Annual Meeting: Chicago, Illinois from May 22-25, 2025 (Early registration: December 3, 2024)

Registration for the LSA 2025 Annual Meeting  is now open! The conference will take place in-person in Chicago, Illinois from May 22-25, 2025! The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency … Continue reading LSA 2025 Annual Meeting: Chicago, Illinois from May 22-25, 2025 (Early registration: December 3, 2024)

2025-05-21

Islamic Finance Conference at the World Bank HQ, World Bank HQ, May 21-22, 2025

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2025-05-22

LSA 2025 Annual Meeting: Chicago, Illinois from May 22-25, 2025 (Early registration: December 3, 2024)

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