Jurisprudential Research
50 of the greatest scholars meet to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the Muslim community in the West
Issues Surrounding Islam in the Media (2011)
This topic includes analysis and investigation of issues that revolve around Islam in the mainstream media. Discussing the issues of Sharia law in America, Domestic Abuse, the Arab Springs, amongst other topics. Also a final declaration of AMJA about the massacre taking place in Syria.
Islamic Arbitration: Guidelines and Procedures (2010)
Academic discussion around Islamic Arbitration in non Muslim lands. Its procedures and framework needed to allow for a system that transcends beyond chaos and disorganization into serious planning and legal backing, leaving with detailed practical steps on route to that.
Contemporary Issues Facing Muslim Youth in the West (2009)
An examination of the state of Muslim youth living in the West. Divided into four major categories, this topic discussed Financial Issues, Social Issues, Creed (Aqeedah) Issues, and Obstacles in the Path of Worshiping Allah. The discusion focused on: Students loans; Health Insurance; Issues of walaa and baraa… amongst other issues.
Jobs and Professions in Between Permissibility and Prohibition (2008)
A study of seven professions that have mixture between that which is clearly permissible and that which clearly prohibited. This included working in the fields of finance, engineering, construction, technical work, food services, judicial sector, as a prosecutor or defense attorney, and in law enforcement, media, and transportation.
Muslim Community and Interfaith Dialogue (2007)
An intriguing study that highlighted the meaning, conception, development and history of interfaith relations within the Muslim tradition. It also expounded some guidelines for drawing religions and their followers closer together. It shared and explained some ideas and suggestions for making interfaith programs effective and elucidated the the role of the Imam and Islamic Centers in interfaith dialogue.
Political Involvement of Muslims living in the West (2006)
A scholastic study of the Islamic Political system discussing political plurality in Islamic law, doctrinal slips and challenges, review of literatures of supporters and opponents of political activism, role of women`s in political activism, objectives of Islamic political work in the American society… amongst other topics.
