Copyright in Islamic Law Project

In 2020, a group of researchers—led by Ali Ekber Cinar and including team members Eyüp Kun, Mustafa İnce, Mücahide Engin, and Yavuz Selim Kol1 —initiated the “Copyright in Islamic Law Project” under the auspices of the ISAR Research Center.2 The project was launched in response to growing interest in the concept of copyright within the framework of Islamic law. The project aimed to explore the meaning of copyright in the context of Islamic law, uncover its historical origins, understand its justifications, and identify the issues it addresses. The project has been expanded into several phases, including a reading group, a series of workshops, guest lectures, and a symposium.