Islamic Law, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, and Surrogacy

By Ayman Shabana In the Islamic legal tradition, family relationships are based on one of three main bonds: blood, marriage, and breastfeeding. One’s formal affiliation is determined primarily on the … Continue reading Islamic Law, Assisted Reproductive Technologies, and Surrogacy

Islamic Law of Paternity and DNA Evidence

By Ayman Shabana In the Islamic tradition, Islamic rules governing paternity are closely tied to a number of important legal concepts and procedures. Most importantly, paternity regulations have strong connections … Continue reading Islamic Law of Paternity and DNA Evidence

Weekend Scholarship Roundup

In an opinion piece published on the Jurist, entitled "Nigeria court overturns two blasphemy convictions after international outcry" Marie Feyche (U. Pittsburgh School of Law) reports that the High Court … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup

In the News: Paternity Lawsuits and DNA Testing in Egypt

Last month, Equal Times (a Brussels-based news site) published an article discussing the increase in paternity lawsuits and calls for DNA testing in Egypt. The Egyptian government estimates there are … Continue reading In the News: Paternity Lawsuits and DNA Testing in Egypt