Tag: Sharia Law

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Sharia in a Modern State

Sharia in a Modern State: Navigating Legal Pluralism in Indonesia with Dr. Muhammad Taufiq

In this episode of the Islamic Humanities Webinar Series, hosted by the Misbah International Institute in collaboration with the Imam Khomeini Education and Research Institute, we explore the “complex mosaic” of Indonesia’s legal system. Our guest, Dr. Muhammad Taufiq, Associate Professor at the University of Indonesia, provides an in-depth look at how the world’s most […]

Women’s Rights in Marriage

Women’s Rights in Marriage: Bridging Islamic Law and Social History

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Muhammad Shahid Mathee, a senior lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Johannesburg, for a profound exploration of women’s rights within the framework of Islamic jurisprudence and social history. Dr. Mathee offers a critical alternative to the hegemonic Western discourse that often seeks to “liberate” Muslim […]