Jabri v. Jabri
…of Appeals of New York. A motion to reconsider the dismissal was also denied. Note: Cited in New York case, Arain v. Arain, 209 A.D.2d 406 at 407, in support…
…of Appeals of New York. A motion to reconsider the dismissal was also denied. Note: Cited in New York case, Arain v. Arain, 209 A.D.2d 406 at 407, in support…
…(2003)Court: Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division, 3rd Department The court found custody with the Mother to be in the best interests of four children after the Father sought…
…the new information age and the Modern Revolution. This new age has changed traditional equations and presented our ummah with new challenges and dangers, but also possibilities. She said that “being part…
…how it bridges people, and brings people together.” By sharing her family’s experiences in coming to New York City from Pakistan, Ms. Ali personalized the experiences of many Muslim families…
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Washington, D.C. February 29, 2012 KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights welcomes news that the U.S. Department of Justice has begun reviewing complaints about warrantless surveillance by the New…
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By: Engy Abdelkader, Esq. “In 2000, Layla and Ahmed were married in an Islamic religious ceremony in Egypt. Layla recently filed for divorce in New Jersey and her husband moved to…
…of Appeals of New York Husband and Wife were married in 1966 in a Jewish marriage ceremony in the U.S.. Prior to the ceremony, both parties signed a “ketubah,” in…
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…values, and centuries of culture, tradition and historical memory when it comes to change. Thus, struggles over the Muslim identity contribute to the challenges many Arab Spring countries now face….
…Qur’an. This is the way we can effectuate change through our understanding of our faith. We must be able to dialogue with the Qur’an and gain a new experience from…
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…her hijab in front of a male officer. While this event was unfortunate, Ms. Abdelkader explained how her persistence in bringing attention to the situation allowed her to change the…
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