Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "The prime minister [of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim] said the government will engage with all muftis and Islamic scholars, both domestically and internationally to … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The rise of Muslim vegetarians in recent years has sparked debate around the question of whether vegetarianism is permissible under Islamic law. President Emmanuel Macron … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS "Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid said in a statement that overturning restrictions against women is not a priority for the group." The United Nations said that … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS The Supreme Court of Pakistan recently held that a woman's right to be "maintained," that is, to be provided by her husband with resources adequate … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

ISLAMIC LAW IN THE NEWS In response to the Supreme Court's overruling of Roe v. Wade, some Muslim American lawyers have argued that restrictive abortion laws infringe on Muslims' religious … Continue reading Islamic Law in the News Roundup

A Question About Blasphemy: Amendments 298-B and 298-C in Pakistan’s Penal Code

By Sheza Alqera Atiq Pakistan: Penal Code [Pakistan], S.295-C, S. 298-B, S. 298-C, Chapter XV, Act No. XLV, 6 Octber 1860, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/485231942.html [accessed 12 November 2018] Summary: The legislation … Continue reading A Question About Blasphemy: Amendments 298-B and 298-C in Pakistan’s Penal Code