Muslim Personal Law plays a pivotal role in guiding the intricate aspects of marriages, family dynamics, and personal rights within the Muslim community. It’s not just a set of rules; it’s a compassionate guide that navigates the complexities of human relationships. Whether you’re a law student seeking practical insights, a legal professional aiming to broaden your understanding, or an individual curious about the cultural and religious dimensions that shape personal laws, this category is tailored for you.
Iddat in Muslim Law refers to a time period that a Muslim woman is bound to observe when her husband dies or divorces her. The iddat period of a widow and a divorced woman is described differently in Islamic law. Usually, the place of iddat is the house of her husband but in case of … Read more
Will under Muslim law refers to a document which states the desire of such a person who makes it (legator), about what is to be done with his property after his death. Will is a way to dispose of property like Gift and Waqf. One can not make a will of more than one-third share … Read more
Maintenance under Muslim law means the expenditures that one person allocates to his/her family, to arrange the essentials of life e.g. meals, shields, and clothes. According to maintenance in Islamic Law, a person who has reasonable resources is responsible for maintaining his children, his wife, his poor or old age father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, and … Read more
The term Waqf under Muslim law is the dedication of any property for religious or charitable purposes. Waqf property can be movable or immovable, it is dedicated to the ownership of ALLAH ALMIGHTY. All benefits, resources, or profits gained from waqf property shall be used for the welfare of human beings. Concept of Waqf Under … Read more
Gift under Muslim Law is also known as Hiba, hiba meaning in Islam is the transfer of any right or property movable or immovable with free consent and without its consideration, by one person (who shall be Muslim) called the donor to the other person called the donee. Delivery of possession is a must in … Read more
Inheritance in Islamic Law has very strict and rigid rules. Inheritance means any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors. The property of a Muslim is inherited after his/her death. Usually, the property of the deceased is inherited by the husband, wife, son, daughter, father, and mother, if they survived the deceased, but … Read more
The concept of dissolution of marriage under Muslim law is pretty simple. Muslim marriage can be dissolved in case of apostasy, death of any party, by divorce either by the husband, his wife, or by mutual consent, with or without proving any fact. It is their will to live with each other in a relationship. … Read more
Marriage under Muslim Law is known as Nikah. It is a civil contract that provides many personal benefits to both parties e.g. regulation of social life, regulates the rights and duties of husband and wife, declares their children legitimate, and ensures the preservation of the human race. The whole concept of marriage and the different … Read more
Dower definition includes ‘an obligatory amount to be paid by the husband to his wife’. It is one of the elements for the the validity of marriage. In ancient times, the condition of the wife was miserable. There was no concept of dower and no rights were given to the wife during or after dissolution … Read more