As Somalia continues to debate over what to include in its new constitution and when to hold a referendum on it, women's rights have emerged as a divisive point of … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
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This Ramadan, because the duration of the fast varies from city to city based on dawn-to-dust time, the Russian city of Murmansk has the longest fasting time - a total … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
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Muslims began fasting during the holy month of Ramadan under the shadow of the pandemic - for a second time. Commenting on the suggestion to livestream prayers, Mansour Ali, lecturer … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
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The Kerala High Court (India) recently overturned a decades-long precedent that had prohibited Muslim women from divorcing their husbands without judicial intervention. In its new decision, the Court noted that … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
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In his recent virtual remarks, King Salman of Saudi Arabia offered well wishes for Ramadan, instructing that pilgrims be given the best possible services as permitted by current coronavirus restrictions. … Continue reading COVID-19 and Islamic Law Roundup
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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
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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
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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
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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