‘What is Sharia?’ Public Lecture Series

Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies (CIS) is hosting Dr Wael Hallaq, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities, Columbia University, for a special three-part public lecture series titled What is Sharia?, which explores the fields of knowledge and practice in law, ethics, governance, and politics, and draws comparative and critical insights to deepen our understanding of the Sharia system.

The third session on 19 February, will introduce the main constitutional features of Islamic governance, map out the functioning of legislative, judicial, and executive powers within this system, and discuss their relationships to each other. Dr Hallaq will also explore the roots of constitutional issues in liberal democracies as well as modern-day governments, and draw insights on the complexities of governance in our contemporary world.

For more information, visit Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s website HERE.