Research and Scholarship
Dr. Siddiqui’s scholarship focuses on classical Islamic legal theory and political thought, Islamic law under colonialism, contemporary Islamic family law, and issues of gender, authority and participation.
Her research is animated by exploring how Islamic law and its institutions adapted meaningfully to different contexts and changing socio-political contexts. She is committed to translating her scholarship into meaningful public discourse.
An integrated portrait of a major classical scholar, bringing together law, politics, theology, and community to illuminate the contextual nature of Islamic intellectual life.
Locating the Shari’a: Legal Fluidity in Theory, History and Practice
A reflection on the development and future directions of Islamic legal studies as a field.
Power vs. Authority: al‑Juwaynī’s Intervention in Pragmatic Political Thought
This article examines al-Juwayni’s political theory, exploring how he navigated the tension between moral authority and political power. It analyzes his pragmatic interventions in times of instability and highlights his influence on the development of Sunni political thought.
JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC STUDIES →
Good Scholarship/Bad Scholarship: Consequences of the Heuristic of Intersectional Islamic Studies
This study critiques the methodological trends within contemporary Islamic Studies, particularly the heuristic use of intersectionality. It evaluates both the strengths and unintended consequences of this approach for academic rigor and intellectual coherence.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF RELIGION →
HARVARD JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC LAW →
