…“And give the women [upon marriage] their gifts graciously (ṣaduqātihinna niḥlah). But if they give up willingly to you anything of it, then take it in satisfaction and ease.” Download…
Mahr in the Context of The Islamic Marriage Contract Read More »
…attained full legal capacity, including, the capacity to marry without the approval of her father or other male relatives, and indeed, she could marry in spite of them. Download PDF…
…anchors its separation of church and state jurisprudence in elaborate balancing tests. To best serve our clients, lawyers must balance the secular, legal remedies with our clients’ religious requirements. Download…
Chipping Away at Divorce Quagmire For Muslim and Jewish Women Read More »
…(social workers, therapists, lawyers). Interviews were conducted with a total of 212 individuals between 2006 and 2010. Originally published by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding at http://ispu.org/GetReports/35/2399/Publications.aspx Download…
Understanding Trends in American Muslim Divorce and Marriage Read More »
…religious institutions like these are suspect in the eyes of the government, then what Islamic organization is not? Is this a war on terrorism, or a war on Islam?” Download…
…post 9/11 era. I’ve been on numerous flights in, out, and within Pakistan, but I cannot explain the genuine terror that took complete control of my body and mind.” Download…
I worry about my religion Read More »
…freedom of speech, no oppression, and no racism and equal rights for everyone. Islam grants all of these rights, and Islam was actually one of the first religions to grant them.” Download…
I have been called a terrorist… Read More »
…marriage, Layla may not be able to obtain equitable distribution of the marital assets the couple accumulated over the past eleven years (e.g. marital home, money in savings accounts, automobiles, etc.).” Download…
…Muslims is “misleading,” suggests the resolution. In their resolution, the members of the council condemn “hate mongering and fear propaganda” as counter to both religious and American values. “ Download…
…understanding of exactly what is being banned. This paper demonstrates that these legislations violate fundamental Muslim-American civil liberties, and ironically, those rights of Jewish and Christian Americans as well.” Download…
Shariah ban Violates Muslim, Jewish, and Christian American Civil Liberties Read More »
EN 
AR