A roundup of new academic scholarship in the field of Islamic law and legal history.
Weekend Scholarship Roundup
Islamic Law Scholars’ Round-Up: Feb 25th
Many of SHARIAsource’s Senior Scholars were recognized in Brill’s Islamic Law and Society journal as writers of the top 15 articles written in the 25 years of ILS. In celebration of ILS’ 25th anniversary, public access to all 15 articles has been made free through March 31st. (Volume 1:1, 1994): From Fatwās To Furü: Growth and … Continue reading Islamic Law Scholars’ Round-Up: Feb 25th
Recent Scholarship: Jackson on Gender in Islamic Studies
In the most recent issue of the American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, SHARIAsource Senior Scholar Sherman Jackson wrote about the responsibilities of male scholars in acknowledging the perspectives and experiences of Muslim women: "The Alchemy of Domination, 2.0?" Excerpt: In her critical essay, “The Omnipresent Male Scholar,” Professor Kecia Ali sets out to call … Continue reading Recent Scholarship: Jackson on Gender in Islamic Studies
Recent Scholarship: Islam and Secularism
This article by SHARIAsource Senior Scholar Sherman Jackson, published in the American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, tackles an issue that is often brought up in Islamic law courses as well as the media: how do you define "secular" in Islam? "The Islamic Secular" It is common to assume an inherent conflict between the substance … Continue reading Recent Scholarship: Islam and Secularism
SHARIAsource Senior Scholars’ Round Up: Aug 13th
SHARIAsource Senior Scholar Sherman Jackson was named one of CNN’s “25 influential Muslim Americans.” In addition, Senior Scholar Asifa Quraishi-Landes was interviewed on Radio West about a documentary on the Middle East’s first female sharīʿa court judge.
SHARIAsource Editors and Senior Scholars’ Round Up: July 2nd
The Toronto Star turned to SHARIAsource Senior Scholar Khaled Abou El Fadl in its article on the creation of Saudi Wahhabism. SHARIAsource U.S. Editor Abed Awad discussed the history of Ramadan in the United States this past month. The National Review referred to SHARIAsource Senior Scholar Noah Feldman's commentary on applying the First Amendment to … Continue reading SHARIAsource Editors and Senior Scholars’ Round Up: July 2nd
Islamic Law Lexicon :: Ijtihād: the direct interpretation of scripture
This entry provides a definition and analysis of the term ijtihād, drawing on works by SHARIAsource Senior Scholar Sherman A. Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and Professor of Religion and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. Context When Islamic law was in its infancy, scholars relied solely on … Continue reading Islamic Law Lexicon :: Ijtihād: the direct interpretation of scripture
Islamic Law Lexicon :: Ijtihād: the direct interpretation of scripture
This entry provides a definition and analysis of the term ijtihād, drawing on works by SHARIAsource Senior Scholar Sherman A. Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture and Professor of Religion and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. Context When Islamic law was in its infancy, scholars relied solely on a method … Continue reading Islamic Law Lexicon :: Ijtihād: the direct interpretation of scripture