scholarly journals 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)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-169
Author(s):  
Nora Abdul Hak ◽  
Ahmad Mukhlis Mansor ◽  
Roslina Che Soh
Keyword(s):  
Child Custody ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Constructive Method ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Custody Disputes ◽  
The Government ◽  
Government Initiative ◽  
Settlement Of Dispute

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).   Keywords: Sulh, mediation, Shariah court, child custody dispute, ADR. Abstrak Mediasi atau Sulh yang dilaksanakan di Mahkamah Syariah melibatkan pelbagai isu kekeluargaan termasuklan kes penjagaan kanak-kanak. Pertikaian yang terjadi diantara pihak-pihak dapat diselesaikan melalui dua kaedah iaitu perbicaraan (di dalam mahkamah) dan penyelesaian tanpa perbicaraan (luar mahkamah). Sulh adalah salah satu kaedah penyelesaian pertikaian secara damai dan harmoni yang dilakukan tanpa perbicaraan. Inisiatif Kerajaan memperkenalkan Sulh mulai tahun 2001 telah membantu mengurangkan lambakan kes di mahkamah, menyelesaikan kes dalam tempoh yang singkat dan ianya menjadi kaedah yang sangat konstruktif dalam menyelesaikan pertikaian secara damai tanpa sengketa. Tujuan kertas kerja ini disediakan adalah untuk membincangkan serta menganalisa kewujudan Sulh di dalam Undang-Undang Islam, melihat kepada asas serta pelaksanaan Sulh di Malaysia terutama dalam kes melibatkan pertikaian penjagaan kanak-kanak. Artikel ini juga meneliti bagaimana pelaksanaan Sulh membantu ke arah pelaksanaan Mahkamah Khas Hadhanah yang baharu ditubuhkan di Mahkamah Syariah Wilayah Persekutuan (MSWP). Metodologi yang dilaksanakan di dalam kertas kerja ini melibatkan kajian perpustakaan bagi mengumpulkan maklumat, data dan teori yang terlibat daripada bahan-bahan terpilih termasuklah jurnal artikel, buku teks, statut serta kaedah temubual. Data yang diperolehi kemudiannya dianalisa menggunakan kaedah analisa kandungan. Kajian ini menyimpulkan bahawa amalan Sulh melibatkan pertikaian penjagaan kanak-kanak bukan sahaja selari dengan Undang-Undang Islam, namun Sulh juga berperanan penting dalam melindungi hak kanak-kanak seperti yang digariskan oleh Maqasid Syariah. Kata Kunci: Sulh, mediasi, mahkamaah Syariah, pertikaian penjagaan kanak-kanak, ADR.  

scholarly journals Election Security and Violence in Ghana: The Case of Ayawaso West Wougon and Talensi By-elections

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-46
Author(s):  
Frank Bitafir Ijon
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
National Security ◽  
Voter Turnout ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
The Government ◽  
Election Violence

Conducts of by-elections in recent times have been fraught with a lot of security challenges. This has been as a result of the violence that characterized the conduct of by-elections in recent times in Ghana. Violence during by-elections in Ghana plays a vital role in securing election victories for political parties. In all the by-elections characterized by violence in Ghana, they were won by parties that were accused of inciting the violence. The main tenets of election violence as identified by the paper included, actors, motives, timing, consequences, and patterns. The paper adopted the content analysis method in its investigation of the two violent by-elections in Ghana. The paper revealed that there was a correlation between violence during by-elections and victories of incumbent parties. This was because, in the two by-elections understudy, those accused of starting the violence and using national security operatives won the elections. The paper also found out that by-election violence impacted negatively on Ghana’s democratic maturity in several ways, such as; low voter turnout, weakening of democratic foundation and breeding an atmosphere of insecurity. Finally, the paper also revealed that political parties especially those in government resort to violence during by-elections in Ghana because they fear losing it will mean the government was underperforming as argued out by Feigert and Norris and also because they want to add to their tally in parliament.

scholarly journals [Corruption in Land Administration: Solutions According to Islam] Rasuah dalam Pentadbiran Tanah: Penyelesaian Menurut Islam

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-50
Author(s):  
Noraida Harun ◽  
Jady @ Zaidi Hassim
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
Public Confidence ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Land Administration ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Government ◽  
Public And Private Sector

Corruption in the public and private sector has become a major problem to the government. Corruption is a serious problem that has become a topic of debate lately, especially in the mass media. Several negative effects will arise as a result of this corruption problem. The main objective of this paper is to analyse the prevailing corruption in land administration. Thus, the trend of corruption in land administration is deeply rooted and it could jeopardize public confidence in the institution of land office. This paper aims to identify the factors of the problem of corruption, recommendations and solutions to curb these crimes from occurring and to identify whether Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC Act 2009) is able to provide solutions to the problems of the crime. The library research and content analysis method are being used in this study. The finding of this research shows that there are several factors of corruption have been identified occurring in the land administration. The MACC Act 2009 appears to have a lot of loopholes in the effort to curb the problem of corruption. This study will highlight some of the proposed recommendations according to Islamic perspective to ensure the interests and rights of all parties involved.   Keywords: corruption, land administration, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, recommendations and solutions according to Islamic law.   Rasuah dalam sektor awam dan swasta telah menjadi satu masalah utama bagi kerajaan. Rasuah merupakan gejala serius yang sering menjadi topik perbincangan sejak akhir-akhir ini terutamanya dalam media massa. Di samping itu juga, pelbagai kesan negatif yang akan timbul akibat daripada masalah rasuah ini. Objektif utama penulisan ini di buat adalah untuk melihat gejala rasuah yang berlaku dalam pentadbiran tanah. Justeru itu, trend jenayah rasuah dalam pentadbiran tanah yang semakin meningkat amatlah membimbangkan kerana ia boleh menggugat kepercayaan orang ramai terhadap institusi pejabat tanah. Kertas kerja ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti punca masalah rasuah, beberapa cadangan penambahbaikan dan jalan penyelesaian bagi mengekang jenayah ini dari terus berlaku. Perbincangan ini turut mengupas Akta Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia 2009 (ASPRM 2009) adakah mampu memberi penyelesaian kepada permasalahan jenayah ini. Kajian kepustakaan dan kaedah analisis kandungan digunakan dalam kajian ini. Hasil kajian mendapati terdapat beberapa punca masalah rasuah yang telah dikenal pasti berlaku dalam pentadbiran tanah dan ASPRM 2009 turut dilihat masih longgar dalam usaha untuk mengekang masalah rasuah ini. Penulisan ini akan mengutarakan beberapa cadangan penambahbaikan menurut perspektif Islam dalam menjamin kepentingan dan hak-hak semua pihak yang terlibat.   Kata kunci: rasuah, pentadbiran tanah, Akta Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia 2009, cadangan dan penyelesaian menurut undang-undang Islam.

The Contribution Of Waqf Institution As A Financial Tool In Addressing Poverty Reduction: Evidence From The Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-178
Author(s):  
Haruna Tijjani Haruna ◽  
Abdulrazaq Suleiman Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Poverty Reduction ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Regulatory Authorities ◽  
The Rich ◽  
The Government ◽  
Adequate Management ◽  
Insight Into

The paper reviewed the Waqf literature as a basis to analyze its contribution as a financial tool in addressing Poverty Reduction in Nigeria. The study is purely exploratory that relies on desktop research. The research uses previous studies for the analysis, which include news articles, government publications, and websites. The secondary data were obtained from the Holy Qur’an as the Primary source of Shari’ah (Islamic law), which were used to back most of the arguments put forward for the assessment of Waqf in the study area. The study concluded that Waqf played a vital role in reducing poverty in Nigeria. The study recommends the need of Waqf awareness to be created to enlighten the rich men in the society and also for the government to ensure proper and adequate management of Waqf institution. This will help Islamic value-centric policymakers, regulatory authorities, investors, and researchers to gain an overall insight into the potentials of Waqf as a financial tool in reducing poverty.

scholarly journals CHILDRENS EVIDENCE IN CUSTODY DISPUTES CASES IN THE SHARIA COURTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 467-472
Author(s):  
Zaini Nasohah ◽  
◽  
Wafaa Yusof ◽  
Zuliza Mohd Kusrin ◽  
Muhammad Nazir Alias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Custody ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Custody Disputes ◽  
Evidence Disclosure ◽  
The Right ◽  
Support Evidence

In the process of trial in court, evidence disclosure is essential to uphold justice. Basically, every party is qualified to provide evidence before the judge decides. In the case of child custody disputes, besides the statements by the mother and the father, statements from the child involved can help the court in making the right decision. According to Islamic law, children who have attained the age of mumayyiz can be given the opportunity to choose. In addition, their views can also be taken as a support evidence to help the court make a decision. This article will analyse childrens rights to express their views, particularly in the determination of child custody disputes. The debate also looks at current legal provisions and practices in the Sharia Court. The analysis found that judges approach in accepting childrens evidence varies. There are still no specific procedures that can be used as a guide by the Sharia Court. The differences include the methods of interviewing or taking recorded statements, the procedures applied and the location where statements are recorded.

Hukum Denda dalam Keuangan Publik Islam di Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-328
Author(s):  
Fathul Aminudin Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Islamic Law ◽  
The State ◽  
Mutual Benefit ◽  
State Budget ◽  
The People ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Government

Fines are sanctions or punishments that are applied in the form of the obligation to pay a sum of money imposed on the denial of a number of agreements previously agreed upon. There is debate over the status of fines in Islamic law. Some argue that fines may not be used, and some argue that they may be used. In the context of fines for delays in payment of taxes, in fiqh law it can be analogous to ta'zir bi al-tamlīk (punishment for ownership). This can be justified if the tax obligations have met the requirements. Whereas according to Islamic teachings, fines can be categorized as acts in order to obey government orders as taught in the hadith, and in order to contribute to the realization of mutual benefit in the life of the state. As for the amount of the fine, the government cannot arbitrarily determine fines that are too large to burden the people. Penalties are applied as a message of reprimand and as a means to cover the lack of the state budget.

Pelaksanaan Peraturan Pemerintah No. 9 Tahun 1975 dalam Perspektif Sosiologi dan Antropologi Hukum Islam

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muchimah MH
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Marriage Law ◽  
Anthropological Perspective ◽  
Government Regulations ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government

Government Regulation No. 9 of 1975 related to the implementation of marriage was made to support and maximize the implementation of Law No. 1 of 1974 which had not yet proceeded properly. This paper examines Government Regulations related to the implementation of marriage from the perspective of sociology and anthropology of Islamic law. Although the rules already exist, some people still carry out marriages without being registered. This is anthropologically the same as releasing the protection provided by the government to its people for the sake of a rule. In the sociology of Islamic law, protection is a benchmark for the assessment of society in the social environment. Therefore the purpose of this paper is to find out how the implementation of marriage according to PP. No. 9 of 1975 concerning the Marriage Law in the socio-anthropological perspective of Islamic Law.

scholarly journals Embodied Carbon as a Material Selection Criterion: Insights from Sri Lankan Construction Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2202
Author(s):  
Amalka Nawarathna ◽  
Muditha Siriwardana ◽  
Zaid Alwan
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Selection Criterion ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Rating Systems ◽  
Embodied Carbon ◽  
The Government

The choice of materials is crucial in responding to the increasing embodied carbon (EC) impacts of buildings. Building professionals involved in material selection for construction projects have a vital role to play in this regard. This paper aimed to explore the extent to which building professionals in Sri Lanka considered EC as a material selection criterion. A questionnaire survey was conducted among a sample of building professionals in Sri Lanka. The results indicated that the consideration of EC as a material selection criterion remained low among key professionals, such as architects, engineers, and sustainability managers, despite their reasonable influencing powers and knowledge of EC. Those respondents who had considered EC as a selection criterion said they had been primarily driven by green building rating systems and previous experience. Those respondents who had not considered EC during material selection commonly reported that they had been prevented from doing so by the lack of regulations and the lack of alternative low carbon materials. Respondents believed that the involvement of actors, such as the government, professional bodies, environmental organizations, activist groups, and the public, may be significant in promoting the greater consideration of EC during material selection.

Role of foreign direct investment – As a strategic move towards growth, economic integration and development

2021 ◽  
pp. 002072092199659
Author(s):  
Rima H BinSaeed
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Foreign Direct Investment ◽  
Direct Investment ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Foreign Investors ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Vision 2030 ◽  
International Investors ◽  
The Government

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with its developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure has shown a major progress in business opportunities for overseas investors. Saudi Arabia’s education sector is one of the most attractive investment opportunities for the foreign investors Earlier in 2019, 9 new foreign education enterprises were granted investor licenses, amounting to a total of $141mn of investment deals. The Saudi government introduced Saudi Vision 2030, an aspiring development plan that foresees vital prospects for foreign investors in the regions of education, housing, health and energy, amongst others. In 2016, Saudi Arabia permitted the procurement of 100% of assets by foreign investors in retail and wholesale trade. A privatisation program has also been introduced. The government also attempts to attract FDI in the regions of renewable energy and entertainment. A foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a vital role in local and international economy. Several opportunities and ventures are encouraged by Saudi Arabia to improve the standard of business and economical environments. To accomplish the finances for the projects SAGIA, the lawful authority is there to smooth the progress of investments, which encourages Saudi FDI prospective to grow simultaneously. FDI has a greater scope for diverse businesses and investing in to underdeveloped industrial sectors. FDI plays an important role in boosting the economy of Saudi Arabia by managing international investors who shares the huge portion of 34% in General GDP (Gross domestic product) of Saudi Arabia. This paper aims to review the literature to shed light on the steps taken by the government to increase FDI in the country and what are the current trends that are helping to fulfil VISION 2030.

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