Incorporation of Islamic principles to the land tenure system in west peninsular Malaysia: prospect and progress

Maidin, Ainul Jaria and Mobarak Ali, Bashiran Begum (2009) Incorporation of Islamic principles to the land tenure system in west peninsular Malaysia: prospect and progress. Shariah Law Reports, 2. pp. 1-35. ISSN 1985-4250

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Abstract

It is undeniable that the early Malay land tenure system is a fusion between the Islamic principles and Malay customary law. However, with the advent of the colonial administration and introduction of the English common law into the Malay states legal system, brought about the eradication of the principles of Islamic law. Thus, Islamic law at present is largely limited to areas of personal matters only (marriage, divorce, custody of children and other matters within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Syariah Courts in Peninsular Malaysian States). This article seeks to examine the prospect and progress of Islamising of the Malaysian land law and the challenges within the system that is stultifying the process.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	1875/21253
Subjects:	K Law > KPG Malaysia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law
Depositing User:	Mrs Yusrina Abu Bakar
Date Deposited:	27 Feb 2012 10:48
Last Modified:	06 Mar 2012 14:38
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/21253

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