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September 12, 2023 Understanding the Islamic Legal System for South African Legal Practitioners

2022-2023 Visiting Fellow Fatima Essop discusses the Islamic legal system in South Africa in her latest article published by the Advocate

August 29, 2023 Salma Waheedi named Religion and Public Life Fellow in Conflict and Peace

August 23, 2023 Do Islamic-law wills contravene the common-law prohibitions against delegation of testamentary powers and incorporation by reference?

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Oct03

Lectures & Panels Design from the Margins: Justice Informed Tech and MENA LGBTQ Communities  

Tuesday, 12:15–1:15 pm 

A conversation with Afsaneh Rigot to discuss her Design from the Margins methodology for a design process that centers the most impacted and marginalized users for better and more justice focused technology.

Oct05

Lectures & Panels The Judicial Crisis in Israel: A Palestinian Perspective

Thursday, 12:00–1:30 pm

Oct23

Lectures & Panels Nathan Thrall’s “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama” – A Book Talk with Kenneth Roth

Monday, 6:00-7:00 pm

Visiting Fellowships

This fellowship provides opportunities for outstanding scholars and legal practitioners to undertake research, writing, and scholarly engagement on Islamic law that furthers the Program’s mission.

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