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Islamic Law Vs. Patriarchal Systems: A Woman's Perspective, Azizah Y. Al-Hibri
Islamic Law Vs. Patriarchal Systems: A Woman's Perspective, Azizah Y. Al-Hibri
Law Faculty Publications
It is best to understand Islam through its core concept,· adalah (justice). This is a complex concept that thoroughly permeates the Islamic worldview. It is not reducible to retributive justice, because it is a higher-order concept whose backbone is the Mizaan (balance and harmony).
The Muslim Perspective On The Clergy-Penitent Privilege, Azizah Y. Al-Hibri
The Muslim Perspective On The Clergy-Penitent Privilege, Azizah Y. Al-Hibri
Law Faculty Publications
Before Jones confesses his crimes to Imam Ahmad, he should be clear on the duties and role of the imam of a mosque. The imam's duties usually consist of leading prayers and providing advice and assistance to those in the community who seek them. Imams are chosen for their knowledge in matters of religion. It is possible, however, that the community has more knowledgeable persons within it who are not interested in the position of imam. In such cases, when a more knowledgeable person visits the mosque, the Muslims present at that time, including the imam, may choose that visitor …
Islamic Constitutionalism And The Concept Of Democracy, Azizah Y. Al-Hibri
Islamic Constitutionalism And The Concept Of Democracy, Azizah Y. Al-Hibri
Law Faculty Publications
This article will discuss select, basic principles of Islamic law relating to democratic governance, pointing out in the process certain areas of disagreement surrounding them in the literature and the grounds for such disagreements. Part II of this article presents a brief overview of Islamic law in order to provide a foundation for later discussion. The article then assesses the Islamic system of government in light of two major principles of Western democracies. They are (1) the principle that the will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of the government (Principle A) and (2) the principle …