Istihsan of the Early Iraqi Hanafis

Istihsan of the Early Iraqi Hanafis is a one-day, free event on understanding the concept of juristic preference (istihsan) and how it was understood, used and applied by major, early Hanafi authorities, along with its initial development. The event is open to the general public but spaces are limited, so register early!

This is the second in a series of events which seek to shed light on important theories of Hanafi Sacred Law and Legal Philosophy from specialised scholars around the world. Please note that places are very limited and you should only register if you have the firm resolve to attend. If not, consider leaving the space for somebody else.

SPEAKER

Dr. Hassaan Shahawy

Dr. Hassaan Shahawy was born in Los Angeles to an Egyptian family. He earned a BA in History and Near Eastern Studies from Harvard, and an MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. He has also pursued traditional Islamic studies in Boston, Oxford, and various countries in the Muslim world. He is now a JD student at Harvard Law School and serves as President of the Harvard Law Review.

And Allah alone gives success.