On November 5, 2010, the University of Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class hosted its fall symposium entitled "Confronting Islam: Shari’ah, the Constitution and American Muslims." This symposium aimed to confront the mystery of Islam, Islamic law, and the legal struggles of Muslims in America. What does Shari'ah mean? Does Shari'ah conflict with secular court systems? What is the perception of Muslims in America, and what are their legal struggles? Through three engaging panel discussions and a lunch keynote address, the Maryland Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender, and Class created a forum for much needed scholarly dialogue at this crucial juncture in American history. Will the rights of Muslims to practice their religion be respected in America, and to what extent?

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2010
Friday, November 5th
9:15 AM

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

Carrie Scrufari
Hera Hashmi

9:15 AM - 9:25 AM

9:30 AM

Panel 1: Shari'ah: Setting the Record Straight

Suhaib Webb, Muslim American Society
Yahya Hendi, Georgetown University
Maxwell O. Chibundu, University of Maryland Franics King Carey School of Law

9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

11:00 AM

Panel 2: Muslims in a Secular State: Islamic Law and Constitutions

Faisal Kutty, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Nathan J. Brown, George Washington University
Peter G. Danchin, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM

Keynote Address

Suhaib Webb, Muslim American Society

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

2:15 PM

Panel 3: The Face of Islam: Perceptions of Muslims in America

Barbara Olshansky, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Haris Tarin, Muslim Current Affairs Council
Saeed Khan, Wayne State University
Sahar Aziz, Law Office of Sahar Aziz
Corey Saylor, Council on American-Islamic Relations

2:15 PM - 3:45 PM