Raj Bhala

Raj Bhala, an Indian-American, joined the KU Law faculty in 2003 as the Rice Distinguished Professor. Bhala's scholarly reputation in international trade is global, based in part on a sustained, prolific publication record. Bhala's energy and enthusiasm extend to Islamic Law. He is the first non-Muslim American law professor to write a comprehensive textbook in the field, "Understanding Islamic Law Shari'a)." This work covers in an accessible manner the religion, history and law of Islam.