We are deeply saddened by the news that Prof. Rudolph “Ruud” Peters passed away in Amsterdam.
Prof. Peters was one of the founders of the International Society for Islamic Legal Studies, one of its historical members, and President of the Society between 2012 and 2015.
He was an incredibly generous intellectual, a good friend to many of us, a pillar in the field of Islamic Legal Studies, and always incredibly supportive of emerging scholars. His research on Islamic Penal law and the history of the Egyptian legal system will remain masterpieces.
He will be deeply missed by all of us.
The board wishes to extend its condolences to his wife, family, friends and colleagues.
PS: We will soon publish an obituary on the website written by Rob Gleave.
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