Egypt's President Sisi named two new members to the Al-Azhar Council for Senior Scholars, the government institution that is regarded as having final authority to determine whether legislation is compliant … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup
Blasphemy law in Egypt: the intersection of sharī’a and state control over public morals
By Jiou Park Since the debacle surrounding the film, The Innocence of Muslims, which triggered prosecution and websites blocks across various Muslim-majority countries, blasphemy law in Muslim majority countries has … Continue reading Blasphemy law in Egypt: the intersection of sharī’a and state control over public morals