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Resolution of child custody dispute: legislative foundation and contemporary application of sulh in the shariah court of Malaysia (Mediasi dalam menyelesaikan isu penjagaan kanak-kanak: asas perundangan dan aplikasi sulh oleh mahkamah syariah di Malaysia )

Abdul Hak, Nora and Mansor, Ahmad Mukhlis and Che Soh @ Yusoff, Roslina (2020) Resolution of child custody dispute: legislative foundation and contemporary application of sulh in the shariah court of Malaysia (Mediasi dalam menyelesaikan isu penjagaan kanak-kanak: asas perundangan dan aplikasi sulh oleh mahkamah syariah di Malaysia ). Journal of Islam in Asia, 17 (3). pp. 150-169. ISSN 1823-0970 E-ISSN 2289-8077

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Abstract

Mediation or sulh at the Malaysian Shariah Court deals with a variety of issues relating to Islamic family law including the child custody issues. Disputes that exist between the parties can be resolved through litigation (court) and non-litigation (outside the court). Sulh is one of the non-litigation methods in settling disputes in peace and harmony. The Government initiative by introducing sulh since 2001 helps in reducing the backlog of cases, speeds up settlement of dispute and it has become a very constructive method of resolving disputes amicably. This article aims to discuss and analyse the principles of sulh in Islamic Law, its foundations and its implementation in Malaysia particularly in child custody disputes. The article also will look at how sulh interacts with the new implementation of the Special Court of Hadanah established in the Shariah Court of Federal Territories (MSWP). The methodology adopted, is library-based research to collect information, data and theories involved, from selected materials including journal articles, textbooks, statutes, as well as interview method. The data were analysed using the content analysis method. The study concludes that the practice of sulh in the child custody disputes is not only in line with the Islamic Law but also plays a vital role in protecting the children‖s rights as outlined by the intent of the Divine Guidance (Maqasid Shariah).

Item Type: Article (Journal)
Additional Information: 807/84550
Uncontrolled Keywords: Sulh, mediation, Shariah court, child custody dispute, ADR.
Subjects: K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh
K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP173.25 Islamic law and other disciplines or subjects
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Islamic Law
Depositing User: Irni Izwah Abu Bakar
Date Deposited: 07 Nov 2020 22:34
Last Modified: 07 Nov 2020 22:34
URI: http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/84550

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