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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Knowledge in the Islamic Court\, Program in Islamic Law\, Harvard Law School\, April 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:What counts as proof in an Islamic court? How does a judge rule between competing claims to truth? How does technological advancement impact notions of evidence? How can our understanding of Islamic law writ large change if we center its rules of adjudication? And what constitutes an “Islamic” court or judge in the first place? The participants of this roundtable seek to address these questions through five respective case studies and propose that attention to evidence\, proof\, and procedure will help us better understand both the adjudicative process and juristic intent of Islamic legal rules. Focusing primarily on the modern and contemporary world\, the five contributions center varying conceptions of proof amidst rapid social and technological changes in Islamic judicial contexts. \nConveners: Nurul Hoda Mohd. Razif (University of Bergen) and Ari Schriber (University of Erfurt) \nContributors: Aya Bejermi (University of Bordeaux)\, Léon Buskens (Leiden University)\, Dominik Krell (University of Oxford)\, Irene Schneider (Göttingen University)\, Mashal Saif (Clemson University) \nJoin us on zoom\, April 16\, 2026 @ 12:00pm EST. Registration required.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-knowledge-in-the-islamic-court-program-in-islamic-law-harvard-law-school-april-16-2026/
CATEGORIES:lectures and talks,PIL events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20260129T031913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T064808Z
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SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: Sherman Jackson (University of Southern California)\, “The Islamic Secular\,” April 7\, 2026 @ 12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, April 7\, 2026\, at 12:30-1:30PM US EST\, Professor Sherman Jackson will be speaking on his book\, The Islamic Secular. The basic point of the secular in the modern West is to “liberate” certain pursuits—the state\, the economy\, science—from the authority of religion. This is also assumed to be the goal and meaning of “secular” in Islam. Sherman Jackson argues\, however\, that that assumption is wrong. In Islam the “secular” was neither outside “religion” nor a rival to it. “Religion\,” in Islam was not identical to Islam’s “sacred law\,” or “shari’ah.” Nor did classical Muslim jurists see shari’ah as the all-encompassing\, exclusive means of determining what is “Islamic.” In fact\, while\, as religion\, Islam’s jurisdiction was unlimited\, shari’ah’s jurisdiction\, as a sacred law\, was limited. \nRegister here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speaker-series-sherman-jackson-university-of-southern-california-the-islamic-secular-april-7-2026-1230pm/
CATEGORIES:PIL events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20260320T005047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T234754Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: The BADR Project (7th-21st c.): A TEI-XML Analysis of Premodern Islamic Texts and Beyond with Adrien de Jarmy\, April 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The BADR Project\n(7th-21st c.): A TEI-XML Analysis of Premodern Islamic Texts and Beyond \nAdrien de Jarmy\, University of Strasbourg\nZoom: https://bit.ly/JarmyTEI\nThis lecture is free and open to the public \nCO-SPONSORS: Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations\, Center for Middle Eastern Studies\, Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School \nFriday\, April 3\, 2026 | 12:00pm \nSee flyer here. \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-the-badr-project-7th-21st-c-a-tei-xml-analysis-of-premodern-islamic-texts-and-beyond-with-adrien-de-jarmy-april-3-2026/
CATEGORIES:Due dates,Opportunities,PIL events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20260319T203612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T234753Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Manuscripts  to Megabytes: Evolving Editorial Practices and  Challenges in Arabic Manuscripts from the Premodern to the Digital Age with Sabine Schmidtke\, Institute for Advanced Study\, Princeton\, April 2\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:ALWALEED BIN TALAL\nRESEARCH METHODS WORKSHOP \nManuscripts to Megabytes: Evolving Editorial Practices and Challenges in Arabic Manuscripts from the Premodern to the Digital Age \nSABINE SCHMIDTKE\nInstitute for Advanced Study\, Princeton\nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 | 5:00pm\nCGIS Knafel 262\, 1737 Cambridge Street\, Cambridge\, MA\nThis lecture is free and open to the public \nCO-SPONSORS: Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations\, Center for Middle Eastern Studies\, Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School \nSee Flyer Here. \n 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-manuscripts-to-megabytes-evolving-editorial-practices-and-challenges-in-arabic-manuscripts-from-the-premodern-to-the-digital-age-with-sabine-schmidtke-institute-for-advanced-study-princ/
CATEGORIES:events in Islamic legal studies,lectures and talks,PIL events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20260129T023746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T233723Z
UID:10001828-1773145800-1773149400@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speakers Series: Ihsan Yilmaz (Deakin University)\, “Sharia as Informal Law: Lived Experiences of Young Muslims in Western Societies\,” March 10\, 2026 @ 12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026\, at 12:30-1:30PM US EST\, Professor Yilmaz will be speaking on his book Sharia as Informal Law: Lived Experiences of Young Muslims in Western Societies. This book takes a comprehensive approach to investigate how Sharia influences and manifests in the everyday lives of young Muslims\, aiming to unravel the meaning and relevance of Sharia-driven laws and practices in English-speaking Western societies. By focusing on the grassroots level\, it provides a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of Muslims and their relationship with Sharia. \nRegister here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speakers-series-ihsan-yilmaz-deakin-university-sharia-as-informal-law-lived-experiences-of-young-muslims-in-western-societies-march-10-2026-1230pm/
CATEGORIES:PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20260129T023746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T233516Z
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SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: Sohaira Siddiqui (Georgetown University)\, “Islamic Law on Trial: Contesting Colonial Power in British India\,” February 10\, 2026 @ 12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\, at 12:30-1:30PM US EST\, Dr. Sohaira Siddiqui will present her latest monograph\, Islamic Law on Trial: Contesting Colonial Power in British India\, which reexamines long-held assumptions about Islamic law under British rule. The book uncovers how colonial interventions disrupted existing legal traditions while revealing the strategies through which Muslim elites navigated\, negotiated\, and at times reshaped the new institutions imposed on them. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speakers-series-sohaira-siddiqui-georgetown-university-islamic-law-on-trial-contesting-colonial-power-in-british-india-february-10-2026-1230pm/
CATEGORIES:PIL events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20250924T020336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T233315Z
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SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: Youssef Belal (United Nations)\, “Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges\,” November 11\, 2025 @12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:TUE 11 NOV 2025 | 12.30-1.30p US EST | Zoom\nIslamic Law Speaker Series :: Youssef Belal (United Nations)\n“Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges”\n\nYoussef Belal (United Nations) will present “Thinking the World with Islamic Knowledges” from his book titled The Life of Shari’a: A Comparative Anthropology of Law (University of California Press\, 2025). Is there a way to think about contemporary life with knowledge that is neither modern nor Western? Rather than confining Islam to a “religion” and sharīʿa to its “law\,” Belal argues that Islamic shariʿa is a mode of knowledge with its own concepts and scholarly categories through which the world and the self are grasped. The Life of Sharīʿa considers two intertwined lineages: how Islamic scholars have formulated sharīʿa knowledge from the classical period to today and how Westerners have understood the law and its origins. By melding these two traditions\, Belal formulates a new genealogy of modern law from the perspective of sharīʿa. Through a new conceptualization of sharīʿa\, he offers an argument for its continued relevance to the life of contemporary Muslims.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speaker-series-youssef-belal-united-nations-thinking-the-world-with-islamic-knowledges-november-11-2025-1230pm/
CATEGORIES:Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T223645Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Journal of Islamic Law\, October 15\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Journal of Islamic Law  welcomes scholarship in Islamic law for its main publication as well as its dynamic forum\, which features scholarly responses\, debates\, and new developments in Islamic law scholarship or at the intersection of Islamic law and data science. \nWe seek articles of up to 15\,000 words for the Journal of Islamic Law\, and essays of up to 5\,000 words for the Journal of Islamic Law Online Forum. Submissions for this year’s issue are due by October 15\, 2025\, and must be submitted through either Scholastica or our online submissions portal. Once accepted\, the paper goes through a process of peer review\, a final decision on acceptance\, editing\, and publication. This issue of the Journal of Islamic Law will be published in April 2026. For detailed submission guidelines\, please visit our submissions webpage. For further questions\, please contact us at pil@law.harvard.edu. \nSubmissions\, unless otherwise noted for special issues\, may take many forms\, including: Articles & Essays\, Student Notes\, and Book/Tech Reviews. Both single-author and co-authored submissions are welcome.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-submissions-journal-of-islamic-law-october-15-2025/
CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities,PIL events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20250924T012109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T233704Z
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SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: Rami Koujah (Harvard Law School)\, The Invention of Islamic Legal Personhood: Artifact to Ontology\, October 14\, 2025 @12:30pm
DESCRIPTION:TUE 14 OCT 2025 | 12.30-1.30p US EST | Zoom\nIslamic Law Speaker Series: Rami Koujah (Harvard Law School)\nThe Invention of Islamic Legal Personhood: Artifact to Ontology (Harvard University Press)\n\nDr. Rami Koujah (Harvard Law School) will present “The Invention of Islamic Legal Personhood: From Artifact to Ontology\,” a chapter from his forthcoming book\, Islamic Legal Personhood: A Genealogy of Rights and Responsibilities (Harvard University Press\, forthcoming). This talk explores the conceptual history and significance of “baseline personhood” in Islamic law\, focusing on the changed meaning and usage of the term dhimma across the tribal setting of pre-Islamic Arabia\, the legal discourses that developed to accommodate the burgeoning market economy of the early Muslim Empire\, and the subsequent theorizations of an Islamic jurisprudence infused with a covenantal theology. The talk draws attention to the creative dynamics of Islamic legal reasoning\, including the critical role played by shifting epistemic frames between legal logic and the legal imagination. The talk concludes by showing how dhimma emerged in the 11th century as a constitutive element of a metaphysical anthropology\, the ontological ground of an Islamic homo juridicus. Professor Mohammad Fadel (University of Toronto) will respond.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speaker-series-rami-koujah-harvard-law-school-the-invention-of-islamic-legal-personhood-artifact-to-ontology-october-14-2025-1230pm/
CATEGORIES:Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250114
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20241015T002042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T233315Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Journal of Islamic Law Special Issue\, January 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Call for Submissions: Journal of Islamic Law Special Issue \nMoratoriums on Islamic Criminal Punishments: Legal Debates and Current Practices \nThe Journal of Islamic Law invites papers that explore both theoretical discussions and practical applications concerning the ḥudūd\, penalties that Muslim jurists consider to be divinely ordained punishments. With the establishment of modern Islamic states and the incorporation of ḥudūd into their legal systems\, these punishments have become a cause célèbre\, contributing to heightened anti-Muslim sentiment\, Islamophobia\, and criticism from international human rights organizations. In response\, some contemporary Muslim scholars have called for the suspension of ḥudūd\, presenting a range of theological\, jurisprudential\, and political arguments. These calls\, however\, face substantial resistance from traditionalists who view ḥudūd as an essential component of sharīʿa. This has resulted in a polarized debate between proponents and opponents of ḥudūd\, with each side presenting consequentialist and deontological arguments. The ongoing debate between pro-and anti-ḥudūd jurists not only underscores the conflict between progressive and conservative viewpoints but also challenges the foundational socio-legal and ethical norms within diverse societies. This debate invites further arguments and reflections to uncover subtler dimensions\, challenge prevailing assumptions\, and contribute to a deeper understanding of the intersection between Islamic law\, human rights\, international relations\, and the global reputation of Muslims. \nThis special issue calls for work that will delve into both theoretical and practical dimensions of ḥudūd suspension\, offering a comprehensive examination of this complex issue. Thematically\, we invite papers that explore juristic and theological arguments related to the suspension of ḥudūd punishments\, including interpretations of the Qur’ān and ḥadīth\, as well as the theoretical and practical challenges that impede the suspension of ḥudūd across various jurisdictions. Papers offering real-world examples of the implementation or suspension of ḥudūd laws in countries such as Pakistan\, Saudi Arabia\, Sudan\, and Malaysia\, and other relevant states are particularly welcome. Submissions are also encouraged to address the broader implications of these legal practices\, including their impact on social and political dynamics\, and their influence on international perceptions of Islamic law. We encourage discussions that incorporate a diverse array of perspectives—legal\, political\, and sociological—to elucidate the complexities and challenges of navigating ḥudūd laws in today’s global context. By integrating these varied viewpoints\, we aim to foster a nuanced understanding of the ongoing debates and practical realities surrounding ḥudūd suspension. \nWe seek articles of up to 15\,000 words for the Journal of Islamic Law\, and essays of up to 5\,000 words for the Journal of Islamic Law Online Forum. Submissions for this year’s special issue are due by January 13\, 2025\, and must be submitted through either Scholastica or our online submissions portal. Once accepted\, the paper goes through a process of peer review\, a final decision on acceptance\, editing\, and publication. This special issue of the Journal of Islamic Law is edited by Bahman Khodadadi (skhodadadi@law.harvard.edu)\, research fellow at Harvard Law School’s Program in Islamic Law\, and will be published in April 2025. For detailed submission guidelines\, please visit our submissions webpage. For further questions\, please contact us at pil@law.harvard.edu.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-submissions-journal-of-islamic-law-special-issue-january-13-2025/
CATEGORIES:Applications,Call for papers,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities,PIL events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20241030T182152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T234838Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Library Resources for Scholars of Islamic Studies\, Alwaleed bin Talal Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University\, November 8\, 2024 @ 2:30 – 4:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, November 8\, 2024\, 2:30pm to 4:30pm \nLocation: Lamont B30 \n\n\n\nAlwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program and Harvard Libraries present: \nResearch Methods in Islamic Studies Workshop: Library Resources for Scholars of Islamic Studies  \nProgram: \n2:30-2:45                        Emily Coolidge-Toker (Lamont) \n2:45-3:00                         Kristine Greive (Houghton) \n3:00-3:15                         Cem Tecimer (SHARIAsource) \n3:15-3:30                         COFFEE BREAK \n3:30-3:45                         Matthew Smith (Persian collection) \n3:45:4:30                         Joanne Bloom & Amanda Steinberg (Fine Arts Library) \nRSVP here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/workshop-library-resources-for-scholars-of-islamic-studies-alwaleed-bin-talal-islamic-studies-program-at-harvard-university-november-8-2024-230-430-pm/
CATEGORIES:conferences and workshops,digital humanities,Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events,SHARIAsource events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20241008T144846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T233532Z
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SUMMARY:ILSS: “Ādamiyyah: I am Therefore I have Rights” with Recep Senturk\, Program in Islamic Law
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 8\, 2024\, at 12:30-1:30PM US EST via Zoom\, Professor Recep Senturk (Hamad Bin Khalifa University) will present Ādamiyyah: I am Therefore I have Rights (Usul Academy Press\, 2025). This book explores the concept of Ādamiyya and Huqūq al-Ādamiyyīn in Islamic law and its implications in practice from the time of Prophet Muhammad\, His Predecessors\, the Umayyad and Abbasid periods\, Andalusia and the Islamic rule in India. Special attention is paid to how the concept of Ādamiyya was used in relation to non-Ahl al-Kitāb people such as Buddhists\, Hindus\, and Zoroastrians under Islamic rule. The book argues that the universalistic view of Islamic law based on the concept of Ādamiyya went into eclipse with the rise of nation states in the Muslim and it needs to be revived again. Registration is required.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/ilss-adamiyyah-i-am-therefore-i-have-rights-with-recep-senturk-program-in-islamic-law/
CATEGORIES:Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240214T002044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T232153Z
UID:10001613-1715689800-1715693400@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: “The Imam of the Christians: The World of Dionysius of Tel-Mahre\, c. 750–850” with Philip Wood\, Program in Islamic Law\, May 14\, 2024 @ 12:30 – 1:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024 at 12:30-1:30PM US EST via Zoom\, Philip Wood (Aga Khan University) will give a book talk on The Imam of the Christians: The World of Dionysius of Tel-Mahre\, c. 750–850 (Princeton University Press\, 2021) as part of our Islamic Law Speaker Series. This book examines how Christian leaders adopted and adapted the political practices and ideas of their Muslim rulers between 750 and 850 in the Abbasid caliphate in the Jazira (modern eastern Turkey and northern Syria). Focusing on the writings of Dionysius of Tel-Mahre\, the patriarch of the Jacobite church\, Wood describes how this encounter produced an Islamicate Christianity that differed from the Christianities of Byzantium and western Europe in far more than just theology. In doing so\, Wood opens a new window on the world of early Islam and Muslims’ interactions with other religious communities. Register today!
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speaker-series-the-umayyad-empire-with-andrew-marsham-program-in-islamic-law-may-14-2024-1230-130-pm/
CATEGORIES:Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240125T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T233817Z
UID:10001601-1712665800-1712669400@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: “The Transition of Ottoman Land Law: Theory and Practice between 16th-18th Centuries” with Fatma Gul Karagoz\, Program in Islamic Law\, April 9\, 2024 @ 12:30 – 1:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Islamic Law Speaker Series:: Fatma Gül Karagöz (2023-2024 PIL-LC Fellow) \nThe Transition of Ottoman Land Law: Theory and Practice between 16th-18th Centuries \nThis event will take place via Zoom.  The link for this event is available here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speaker-series-the-transition-of-ottoman-land-law-theory-and-practice-between-16th-18th-centuries-with-fatma-gul-karagoz-program-in-islamic-law-april-13-2024-1230-8/
CATEGORIES:Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240125T160628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T235226Z
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SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: “The Rise of Critical Islam: 10th-13th Century Legal Debate” with Youcef L. Soufi\, Program in Islamic Law\, March 5\, 2024 @ 12:30 – 1:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:The Rise of Critical Islam: 10th-13th Century Legal Debate \nThis event will take place via Zoom.  The link is available here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speaker-series-the-rise-of-critical-islam-10th-13th-century-legal-debate-with-youcef-l-soufi-program-in-islamic-law-march-5-2024-1230-130-pm/
CATEGORIES:conferences and workshops,Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240226T233444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T235049Z
UID:10001616-1709555400-1709560800@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on Transformation and Adaptation of Ottoman Land Law in 19th-Century Successor States\, March 4\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The webinar information for “Roundtable on Transformation and Adaptation of Ottoman Land Law in 19th-Century Successor States“\,  has been updated.  The Roundtable will take place on March 4\, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nPlease submit any questions to: pil@law.harvard.edu \nRegister here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-transformation-and-adaptation-of-ottoman-land-law-in-19th-century-successor-states-march-4-2024/
CATEGORIES:Blog,conferences and workshops,Due dates,Harvard Events,Opportunities,PIL events,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240125T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T233808Z
UID:10001599-1709380800-1709395200@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:SHARIAsource Lab :: Hackathon: Arabic OCR Community Scribes\, Program in Islamic Law\, March 2\, 2024 @ 12:00 – 4:00 pm
DESCRIPTION:On March 2 from 12-4pm US EST at the Program in Islamic Law’s office in Austin Hall and via Zoom\, our SHARIAsource Lab will lead a Hackathon: Arabic OCR Community Scribes event [registration link to come]. Join us for a chance to help write the next chapter in the history of the Arabic script where we bring our efforts together to finally develop a dependable program that will allow texts using Arabic script to be machine readable. This work in checking and reviewing documents will allow scholars to access\, search and explore historical and contemporary documents like never before. No knowledge of coding or programming is needed but knowledge of Arabic script is a must to train the machine learning program to recognize them. Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP. Drop by for however long you can to meet\, chat\, and transcribe!
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/shariasource-lab-hackathon-arabic-ocr-community-scribes-program-in-islamic-law-march-2-2024-1200-400-pm/
CATEGORIES:conferences and workshops,digital humanities,Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events,SHARIAsource events,tech
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240125T160627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T231928Z
UID:10001598-1708518600-1708522200@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable: Islamic Land Law\, Program in Islamic Law\, Harvard Law School\, February 21\, 2024 @ 12:30 – 1:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:WED 21 FEB 2024 | 12.30-1.30 | via Zoom \nEvent::Roundtable on Islamic Land Law \nThe roundtable focuses on the transformation of the Ottoman land system in the 19th century\, particularly examining the 1858 Land Code (Kanunname-i Arazi) and its impact on land laws in the Ottoman Empire’s successor states. With case studies focusing on Bosnia\, Greece\, Bulgaria\, and Serbia\, the roundtable will explore how these changes influenced the balance between labor and capital\, the privatization of estates and agricultural lands\, the legal rights of landholders\, and the link between land ownership and sovereignty. The discussion aims to understand continuity and change between Ottoman and successor state legal systems by analyzing bureaucratic interactions and the use of Ottoman and European legal sources. By also considering the political and economic reasons behind these legal changes\, including how new administrations used them for nation-building\, the roundtable offers new perspectives on legal continuity and adaptation in post-Ottoman regions. \nThe link for this roundtable is available here.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-islamic-land-law-program-in-islamic-law-harvard-law-school-february-21-2024-1230-130-pm/
CATEGORIES:Blog,conferences and workshops,events in Islamic legal studies,Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240130T025213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T233640Z
UID:10001603-1707955200-1708041599@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:PIL–LC Research Fellowship Application\, 2024-2025\, February 15\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress\, the Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School is pleased to invite applications for the 2024-2025 PIL–LC Research Fellowship (due: February 15\, 2024). This newly offered fellowship is designed to provide an intellectual home to promising young scholars in Islamic legal studies\, to advance their research\, and to contribute to the intellectual life of the Program\, the greater Harvard community\, and the Library of Congress community. The unique opportunity afforded by this joint fellowship award allows the selected fellow to pursue independent research on Islamic law and history that utilizes the extensive collections of the Harvard Libraries and the Library of Congress. The PIL–LC Research Fellowship award is a full-time residential fellowship at Harvard Law School (for nine months\, during the academic year) and at the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress (for three months\, the following summer). \nSuccessful applicants will have completed an advanced degree (JD\, PhD\, or SJD) before the start of the fellowship\, and plan to pursue a scholarly research agenda in Islamic law that engages legal history\, law and society\, or comparative law approaches. Fellows will receive a stipend for the duration of the fellowship. \nTo apply for this fellowship\, please submit the following materials via the research fellowship online application form by February 15\, 2024: \n1. a curriculum vitae \n2. a research proposal consisting of \n\na single-paragraph abstract of your proposed research\na research statement\, not to exceed 1500 words (3 single-spaced pages)\, and\na bibliography of works you have consulted that describes the proposed work during the fellowship period.\n\nThe proposal should outline research in your area of expertise or interest related to contemporary or historical issues of Islamic law that can be accomplished during the fellowship term; projects are to utilize the Harvard and Library of Congress collections to advance a novel contribution to scholarship through research in Islamic law\, with a legal history\, comparative law\, or law and society approach. \n3. an explanation of why Harvard/PIL and the Library of Congress are the required venue for your research (e.g.\, identification of specific Harvard/PIL resources and Library of Congress collections that are necessary to pursue the research project) \n4. a writing sample of no more than 25 pages in length\, in English (which can be a recent publication or unpublished work; works-in-progress are especially welcome) \n5. 3 reference letters from recommenders who are to upload letters directly at the referee link. \nA panel of scholars at both Harvard and the Library of Congress will review your application materials. The panel will consider your application in relation to numerous other proposals. Evaluation criteria will include: \n\nThe significance of the contribution that the project will make to knowledge in the field\nThe quality or the promise of quality of the work\nThe quality of the conception\, definition\, organization and description of the project\nThe likelihood that the applicant will complete the project\nThe appropriateness of the research for Harvard/PIL resources and the Library of Congress collections\n\nPlease ensure that your references have ample time to consider and comment on your proposal. Letters of reference are more highly regarded if they address the specific proposed activity and how well the candidate is suited to undertake it\, as opposed to letters that verify character\, limit comments to previous work\, or make only general observations on the topic. \nFollowing a process of committee review\, applicants will be notified of decisions in March 2024. \nDeadline: February 15\, 2024
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/pil-lc-research-fellowship-application-2024-2025-february-15-2024/
CATEGORIES:Applications,Blog,Due dates,Fellowships,Harvard Events,Opportunities,PIL events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20240125T160626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T233451Z
UID:10001597-1707827400-1707831000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Islamic Law Speaker Series: “Creating a new Criminal Law: The Military-Administrative origins of Siyasa” with Mohammed Allehbi\, Program in Islamic Law\, February 13\, 2024 @ 12:30 – 1:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Islamic Law Speaker Series:: Mohammed Allehbi (2023-2024 PIL-LC Fellow) \nCreating a new Criminal Law: The Military-Administrative origins of Siyasa \nThe event will take place via Zoom.  Visit here for the link.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/islamic-law-speaker-series-creating-a-new-criminal-law-the-military-administrative-origins-of-siyasa-with-mohammed-allehbi-program-in-islamic-law-february-13-2024-1230-1/
CATEGORIES:conferences and workshops,Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20231121T174803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T235140Z
UID:10001576-1701086400-1701091800@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Talk: “Three Strikes and She’s Out: The Origins and Expansion of a Divorce and Remarriage Stipulation in Q 2:230” by Lyall Armstrong\, Alwaleed Bin Talal Director’s Series\, Harvard Law School\, Lewis 214\, November 27\, 2023 @ 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, November 27\, 2023 at 12pm EST for a talk titled “Three Strikes and She’s Out: The Origins and Expansion of a Divorce and Remarriage Stipulation in Q 2:230” by Professor Lyall Armstrong. \nAbstract: Q 2:230 stipulates that if a man divorces his wife three times and then wants to marry her again\, she must have married and divorced another man in the intervening period in order for her to be legally licit for the previous husband. This lecture will explore the origins of this divorce ruling by evaluating its relationship to divorce and remarriage law in Late Antiquity and by analyzing the Islamic tradition purported to be the source for the ruling. The lecture will then investigate how early and medieval legal scholars approached the ruling in light of its canonization in the Qur’ān. This evaluation of Q 2:230 hopes to contribute to the expansion of our understanding of the origins and applications\, even in the modern period\, of Islamic law.
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/talk-three-strikes-and-shes-out-the-origins-and-expansion-of-a-divorce-and-remarriage-stipulation-in-q-2230-by-lyall-armstrong-alwaleed-bin-talal-directors-series-ha/
CATEGORIES:Harvard Events,lectures and talks,PIL events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20230812T100522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T220721Z
UID:10001223-1692835200-1692921599@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Call for Applications: Lab Manager\, Program in Islamic Law\, Harvard Law School\, August 24\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Program in Islamic Law at Harvard Law School is dedicated to promoting research and providing resources for the academic study of Islamic law. We are seeking a Lab Manager. Reporting to the Executive Director of PIL\, the incumbent is responsible for the management of the SHARIAsource Lab\, including leading the team to ensure the achievement of the Lab’s goals\, … Continue reading Call for Applications: Lab Manager\, Program in Islamic Law\, Harvard Law School\, August 24\, 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/call-for-applications-lab-manager-program-in-islamic-law-harvard-law-school-august-24-2023/
CATEGORIES:Applications,Blog,Due dates,Opportunities,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221013T175036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175036Z
UID:10001474-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-12/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221012T174835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175035Z
UID:10001470-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-11/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221011T173934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175035Z
UID:10001468-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-10/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221010T172030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175035Z
UID:10001467-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-9/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221009T170521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175035Z
UID:10001466-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-8/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221008T170421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175036Z
UID:10001465-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-7/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221007T170615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175044Z
UID:10001463-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-6/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T035921
CREATED:20221006T170254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T175036Z
UID:10001461-1667293200-1667304000@pil.law.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Roundtable on the History of Islamic International Law
DESCRIPTION:Submission of Abstracts Members of the Society are hereby invited to Submit Abstracts of Communications to be presented at the 233rd Meeting. (You will need to be logged-in to upload your abstract.) Alternatively\, you may submit abstracts by email attachment. Use “AOS Abstracts” in the subject line. Abstracts must be in Microsoft Word format or .pdf produced from MS Word. … Continue reading Call for Papers: The 233rd Meeting of the American Oriental Society 2023
URL:https://pil.law.harvard.edu/event/roundtable-on-the-history-of-islamic-international-law-5/
CATEGORIES:Blog,PIL events
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