ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS " [L]ow-income Somali Muslims in Minnesota have been targeted by shady home sellers edging their way into the community -- by exploiting a principle of … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News
Islamic Law in the News
Position opening: Academic mentor for researcher in Mogadishu, Cordoba Peace Institute-Geneva (CPI) & ETH Zurich
The Project For an academic research project on Islamic jurists shaping the actions of armed groups in conflict areas regarding issues of governance, the conduct of hostilities, and engagement in … Continue reading Position opening: Academic mentor for researcher in Mogadishu, Cordoba Peace Institute-Geneva (CPI) & ETH Zurich
Weekend Scholarship Roundup
SCHOLARSHIP ROUNDUP On Islamic Law: In Shari'a, Inshallah: Finding God in Somali Legal Politics (Cambridge University Press, 2021), Mark Fathi Massoud (UC Santa Cruz) "addresses the connections between religious politics … Continue reading Weekend Scholarship Roundup
Islamic Law in the News Roundup
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