Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia

In Malaysia, the administration of Islamic family law is under the separate jurisdiction of different states where each state has its own enactment over matters relating to family law governing Muslims. In this article, the discussion focuses upon the provisions on dispute resolutions under the Isla...

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Main Author: Abdul Hak, Nora
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Language:English
Published: LexisNexis Malaysia Sdn Bhd 2008
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description In Malaysia, the administration of Islamic family law is under the separate jurisdiction of different states where each state has its own enactment over matters relating to family law governing Muslims. In this article, the discussion focuses upon the provisions on dispute resolutions under the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984, whici is the model Act followed by other states in Malaysia. The article traces in general the historical background of the IFLA 1984. The main focus of the article is on the provisions concerning the dispute resolution, which is provided for under ss 47(5) to (17) and 48 of the IFLA 1984. These relevant provisions are discussed against the background of the principles and rules of tahkim (arbitration) as deliberated in the sources of syariah.
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spelling iium-64772023-10-12T04:01:29Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/6477/ Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia Abdul Hak, Nora K Law (General) KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh KPG Malaysia In Malaysia, the administration of Islamic family law is under the separate jurisdiction of different states where each state has its own enactment over matters relating to family law governing Muslims. In this article, the discussion focuses upon the provisions on dispute resolutions under the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984, whici is the model Act followed by other states in Malaysia. The article traces in general the historical background of the IFLA 1984. The main focus of the article is on the provisions concerning the dispute resolution, which is provided for under ss 47(5) to (17) and 48 of the IFLA 1984. These relevant provisions are discussed against the background of the principles and rules of tahkim (arbitration) as deliberated in the sources of syariah. LexisNexis Malaysia Sdn Bhd 2008 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/6477/1/Conciliatary_Commitee_and_Hakam_%28Arbitrator%29_under_the_Islamic_Family_Law_in_Malaysia.pdf Abdul Hak, Nora (2008) Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia. Shariah Law Reports, 2. pp. 17-36. ISSN 1985-4250
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KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh
KPG Malaysia
Abdul Hak, Nora
Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia
title Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia
title_full Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia
title_fullStr Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia
title_short Conciliatory Committee and Hakam (arbitrator) under the Islamic family law in Malaysia
title_sort conciliatory committee and hakam (arbitrator) under the islamic family law in malaysia
topic K Law (General)
KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh
KPG Malaysia
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