Joe Bradford - Shariah Law in Context: Case Studies

About this lecture

In this lecture, Joe Bradford provides a detailed, case-law-based examination of Islamic jurisprudence, dismantling common misconceptions held by both Muslims and non-Muslims about Sharia. Drawing on historical rulings from the time of the Companions through the Mamluk and Ottoman periods to modern Saudi courts, he demonstrates the nuance, evidentiary rigor, and human rights protections embedded in the Islamic legal tradition. The lecture also addresses the applicability of Islamic Law in the United States, explaining what can and cannot be practiced within the American legal framework.