…the attendance of representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world. This year, KARAMAH hosted a parallel event to the UN…
CSW Parallel Event: A New Generation of Muslim Women Change-Makers Read More »
…Muslim marriage contract either as a simple contract or a prenuptial agreement. The requirements of a Muslim marriage satisfy the elements of a simple contract: there must be a meeting…
Abed Awad Esq.-The Islamic Marriage Contract Read More »
…communities, emotional and verbal abuses are sometimes worse than physical abuse, as Dr. Alwani noted. Understanding, contemplating, and abiding by Qur’an and especially ayah 49:11, according to Dr. Alwani, would…
Love like the Prophet: Ending DV in our Communities 2015 Read More »
On March 19, 2016, and in conjunction with the International Action Network for Gender Equity and Law, IANGEL and AIDS Free world, KARAMAH co-sponsored the panel discussion “Pro Bono Legal…
…Caliph, Aisha presents a viable model for Muslim women challenging the minority extremist view that Islam prohibits women’s education, and thus limits their financial capabilities. Ms. Abdelkader also explained how…
KARAMAH Holds Parallel Session at the United Nation’s 56th CSW Read More »
By: Mohammad Fadel This Essay takes a critical look at a doctrine that is often cited – by Muslims and non-Muslims alike – as indicative of Islamic law’s systematic gender…
…A prenuptial agreement functions in lieu of any inheritance or other community property, equitable distribution or alimony laws otherwise applicable to the couple, while “a marriage contract is a simple…
How is the Islamic Marriage Contract Treated in the U.S.? Abed Awad Tells it All Read More »
…in Lebanon, families locked up the homes and fled, leaving the domestic workers unable to escape the house for the month. As a result, the delegation sought insight and consultation…
Lebanese Delegation Discusses Trafficking, Gender Issues Read More »
…court (the contract is an invalid prenuptial agreement) that was contrary to the ruling she had requested from the trial court (the contract is a valid prenuptial agreement). The court…
Zawahiri v. Alwattar Read More »
…therefore it does not encourage true reconciliation without understanding the roots and causes of that conflict. Prof. Fadel explained how difficult it is to establish a political conception that a…
Professor Mohamed Fadel-Islam and Public Reasoning Read More »
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