Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Japan will begin a model project during the current fiscal year to help regional communities attract more foreign visitors with diverse dietary and cultural habits, such as vegetarians and Muslims.” “On April 28, the Supreme Court (SC) [of Philippines] held the first digitalized and regionalized Shari’ah Bar Examinations. Separate from the regular Bar Exams for… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Indonesian Islamic parties have proposed legislation banning alcohol consumption that could see offenders jailed for up to two years[.]” “Ches Special Risk has launched Canada’s first Shariah-compliant insurance product under the name Ethical Insurance.” “Two couples [in Aceh, Indonesia] have received thrashes with canes after allegedly having sex outside marriage, breaking strict laws on gender relations… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“The Taliban have suspended the activities of two TV stations in Afghanistan, alleging they failed to ‘consider national and Islamic values.'” For more content and context on the recent developments in Afghanistan, consult our Editor-in-Chief, Professor Intisar Rabb’s “Resource Roundup: Afghanistan, the Taliban, and Islamic Law.” “In yet another incident of vigilante justice in Indonesia’s… CONTINUE READING

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“The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved amendments to the Securities Brokers (Licensing and Operations) Regulations, 2016 and issued license to the first Shariah-compliant brokerage house in Pakistan.” “In a significant move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed Dr. Umar A. Oseni, the esteemed Mufti of Auchi Sacred Kingdom in… CONTINUE READING

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“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 ensure the strength and reliability of [proposed laws to amend the jurisdiction of sharī’a courts] before presenting it to the Conference of Rulers.” “Religious authorities in Malaysia have stepped up moral policing efforts… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“A unit of Djibouti-based Salaam Group launched in Uganda . . . as the country’s first Islamic banking-compliant financial institution, the Ugandan president’s office said.” The Taliban leader has announced that the country “is resuming publicly stoning women to death.” For more content and context on harsh interpretations and applications of Islamic criminal law, consult… CONTINUE READING

Islamic Law in the News Roundup

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“Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, suggested in a newly released audio tape that with the enforcement of Sharia law in Afghanistan, women could face stoning and beating.” For more content and context on harsh interpretations and applications of Islamic criminal law, consult our Editor-in-Chief, Professor Intisar Rabb’s “Resource Roundup: Islamic Criminal Law.” For more news… CONTINUE READING

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Malaysia‘s Minister of Religious Affairs, Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, recently stated that the teachings of the Ahmadi religion “go against . . . Islamic law.” Describing America‘s halal food market, one commentator noted that “[i]t’s challenging to find halal meat in the U.S. Halal meat certification isn’t standardized yet, with numerous organizations enforcing their own… CONTINUE READING

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“The head of Sharia police in northern Nigeria‘s Kano state announced his resignation on Friday after the governor accused his force of abusive raids and crackdowns on social media influencers.” “Afghanistan‘s ruling Taliban carried out a double public execution Thursday at a stadium in the country’s southeast, where relatives of the victims of stabbing deaths fired… CONTINUE READING