By Şevket Pamuk * This is a summary of an article co-authored by Şevket Pamuk & Maya Shatzmiller, Plagues, Wages and Economic Change in the Islamic Middle East, 700-1500, 74 The Journal … Continue reading Economic Impact and Consequences of the Plagues on the Medieval Middle East
:: Pandemic Roundtable :: Introduction
In the age of COVID-2019, we at the Islamic Law Blog have curated a set of essays on the theme of pandemics in Islamic history and thought. Leading scholars and … Continue reading :: Pandemic Roundtable :: Introduction
Mapping COVID-19 Fatwās
The Fatwa Collection The Submission Form The Project The “Mapping Covid Fatwas Project” came about in early March 2020 when global awareness of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) extended beyond hot … Continue reading Mapping COVID-19 Fatwās
COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
The Ministry of Justice in the United Arab Emirates launches an online platform for Muslim marriages. Morocco’s Supreme Scientific Council issues fatwa allowing the burial of COVID-19 victims without bathing … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
Indian government charges Tableeghi Jamaat leader with culpable homicide for surge in coronavirus cases. Saudi Arabia considers cancelling Hajj pilgrimage, for the first time since it became a nation, as … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
A Precedent for the Unprecedented: Historical Reflections on Plague, Quarantine, and Islamic Law in Morocco
By Ari Schriber By now, the effects of the COVID-19 virus have touched all domains of public life across the world. Public alarm and government interventions abruptly upended life to … Continue reading A Precedent for the Unprecedented: Historical Reflections on Plague, Quarantine, and Islamic Law in Morocco
COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
Dubai suspends marriage and divorce proceedings during coronavirus lockdown. Indonesia experiences restrictions on hand sanitizer choices limited by halal restrictions. Qatari university professor shares insights on how to address pandemics from religious and ethical perspectives. Islamic university … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
Into the Bazaar
By Fahad Bishara There’s nothing like a global pandemic to get us to appreciate how far we’ve come in thinking about the history of law and economic life in the … Continue reading Into the Bazaar
COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
Countries and communities around the world are working to contain COVID-19 and mitigate its effects. The following digest represents a variety of sources in which law, particularly Islamic law, was … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
Countries and communities around the world are working to contain COVID-19 and mitigate its effects. The following digest represents a variety of sources in which law, particularly Islamic law, was … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup