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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| Friday, November 5th | ||
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| 9:15 AM |
Welcome and Introductory Remarks Carrie Scrufari 9:15 AM - 9:25 AM |
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| 9:30 AM |
Panel 1: Shari'ah: Setting the Record Straight Suhaib Webb, Muslim American Society 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
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| 11:00 AM |
Panel 2: Muslims in a Secular State: Islamic Law and Constitutions Faisal Kutty, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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| 12:00 PM |
Suhaib Webb, Muslim American Society 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
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| 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 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM |
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