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…
…years old (age in 2003). The Mother initiated divorce in 1998. After consultation with Islamic Law scholars, Father and Mother agreed that Mother would retain custody of the son until…
…to acknowledge the distrust of law enforcement that is rampant in targeted communities. The climate of fear and distrust has significantly impacted the reporting of biased related incidents and hate…
KARAMAH Participates in the Department of Justice’s Hate Crimes Summit Read More »
This Ramadan, KARAMAH’s founder, Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, is spending the month furthering KARAMAH’s mission of advancing research and education in Islamic law. Last year, Dr. al-Hibri was honored to be…
KARAMAH Founder, Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, Delivers Ramadan Dars in Morocco Read More »
…all lawyers and advocates today. Lady Zainab stood for truth and justice in the face of great danger and opposition. She was one of our first advocates, and her story…
KARAMAH Delivers Keynote at St. Andrews World of Women Summit Read More »
…subject to the same rules that govern men. In the age of constitutional democracy, we are free to exercise power given to us by law, so that gender differences should…
Professor Mohamed Fadel-Islam and Agency Read More »
KARAMAH’s family law attorney, Julia Bizer, led our LLSP class in today’s lecture called “Effective Organizational Leadership.” Ms. Bizer laid out the foundational concepts of leadership and teamwork by distinguishing…
Julia Bizer Esq.- Effective Organizational Leadership Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi3j1iNApX8 Today marks the first day of KARAMAH’s 14th annual Law and Leadership Summer Program (LLSP). KARAMAH’s Chair, Saleema Snow, Esq., greeted LLSP’s eighteen participants and welcomed them to KARAMAH….
KARAMAH’s Chair Welcomes LLSP 2016 Participants Read More »
…of the diversity within the Muslim community. This training will also address common misconceptions about Islam and Islamic law— understanding these nuanced issues will help service providers provide appropriate and…
Webinar Series – Addressing DV in the American Muslim Community Read More »
In so many ways, Ailya Vajid represents the intersection of scholarship, service, and leadership which KARAMAH encourages and instills in young women. A 2011 graduate of the Law and Leadership…
Ailya Vajid, a Brilliant Embodiment of Scholarship, Service, and Leadership Read More »
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