Administration of Islamic Judicial System in ASEAN countries - With particular reference to Malaysia

Administration of Islamic judicial system is the first book ever written on the structure of shariah courts in some selcted ASEAN countries. This book is intended for students, undergraduate and postgradute level and those who are working at judiciary office as well as anybody involved in legal fraternity and human rights organistions. Some thought provoking issues such as the situation in Thailand and the Republic of the Phillippines. The development of shariah court in Malaysia from before and after the British Colonisation until the current state-status of shariah court. Malaysia is given a good example of having correct structure and adequate syariah laws governing the Malaysian shariah courts.

About the author

Ramizah Wan Muhammad is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Islamic Law, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia. Her research interests are Islamic Legal System ( Syariah Court), Gender Issues, Islamic Criminal Law and Usul Fiqh. She publishes both in Bahasa Melayu and English.

Product details

• Authors: Ramizah Wan Muhammad
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.2009
• EAN: 9783838304847
• ISBN: 978-3-8383-0484-7
• No. of pages: 276
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 382 g
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Other law; Social sciences, law, business > Law