…will not function right.” Ms. Rahman talked about KARAMAH’s work in family law and legal assistance to families. She also discussed the relationship between Islamic law and Civil law. The…
…caused from those not understanding fully Islamic law or civil law. Dr. al-Hibri provided four stories from the US which showcased the actual damage caused in US courts, affecting Muslims’…
KARAMAH is pleased to announce the opening of KARAMAH EU in Belgium! Read More »
The court, in favor of the Wife, enforced the terms of a mahr agreement that conformed to New York contracts law. Aziz v. Aziz, 127 Misc. 2d 1013; 488 N.Y.S.2d…
…Muslim community, embassy representatives, representatives of the U.S. Departments of State and Justice, and the Constitution Project. KARAMAH also welcomed Dr. Azizah al-Hibri’s colleagues from the United States Commission on…
KARAMAH Hosts its Annual Iftar Dinner Read More »
…their marriage. However, she noted, many men in the United States go to court to avoid either the payment of the (remaining part of the) mahr at divorce, or the…
Dr. Azizah al-Hibri – “Domestic Violence” and “Dissolution of Marriage in Islam” Read More »
…United States. Though set against very different cultures and legal institutions, jurists within Islamic law have engaged in debates over legal interpretation that bear a striking resemblance to debates in…
…the CEDAW Committee at the United Nations. KARAMAH hopes that its comments will facilitate a thorough critique by Muslim delegations of The Concept Note which is very significant insofar as…
On Tuesday, January 6, 2015, a delegation of leaders from Pakistan visited KARAMAH for an engaging discussion and workshop. The leaders ranged from program directors to lawyers, all united under…
Marriage, Human Rights Discussed with Pakistani Leaders Read More »
…other immigrant communities, face while going through the immigration process in the United States. Developed by KARAMAH, the panel featured three accomplished speakers: Meeran Mahmud staff attorney at Asian Americans…
State of Immigrant Rights Discussed Read More »
…worked with participants to help define how they can improve their leadership skills through the Law and Leadership Summer Program. She encouraged participants to share their prior successes as leaders,…
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