…States has recently been supporting efforts to export its democratic principles and human rights values to Muslim countries. in this context, the question of constitutional borrowing gains special significance.” Download…
Islamic & American Constitutional Law by Dr. Azizah al-Hibri Read More »
…how that literature may be applied in an Islamic setting. The subtle assumptions underlying most of the conflict intervention models developed in the west have gone undetected, until recently.” Download…
Principles of Islamic Interpersonal Conflict Intervention Read More »
…Prophet’s message and wanted to give it a home in its own city. So the Prophet experienced firsthand religious oppression and knew very well the importance of religious liberty. Download…
The Charter of Madinah and Religious Freedom Read More »
…from, others. Freedom of religion in its Islamic context implies that non-Muslims are not compelled to convert to Islam, nor are they hindered from practicing their own religious rites.” Download…
“Freedom of Expression in Islam” by Mohammad Hashim Kamali Read More »
…executive and judicial branches, taxation, crimes and punishment, jihad, and hisbah (i.e. commanding good and forbidding evil) but references to the rights of the citizen are scanty and incidental.” Download…
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…remind both Muslims and Christians about a promise that the Prophet Muhammad made to Christians. The knowledge of this promise can have enormous impact on Muslim conduct towards Christians. Download…
Prophet Muhammad’s Promise to Christians Read More »
…necessary legal tools to evaluate legal and factual issues before them without the requirement of bright line rules, especially those that originate out of misinformation, distortion and outright discrimination. Download…
Negative Connotations Surrounding Sharia Must be Dispelled Read More »
…Sharia law,” dictates the amendment. This amendment is unconstitutional on its face, and a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against it pending a hearing on Nov. 22. Download…
…Shari‘ah but of fiqh, which literally means “understanding” and underscores the distinction between God’s prescriptions on the one hand and the human attempt to understand these on the other.” Download…
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