The Sharia Inquiry Religious Practice And Muslim Family Law In Britain

Author : Samia Bano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2023
Category : LAW
ISBN : 1003090419

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The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain by Samia Bano Pdf

In February 2018, the Independent Review on Sharia Law in England and Wales' was published, headed by Professor Mona Siddiqui. The review focused on whether sharia law is being misused or applied in a way that is incompatible with the domestic law in England and Wales, and, in particular, whether there were discriminatory practices against women who use sharia councils. It came about after years of concerns raised by academics, lawyers and women's activists. This timely collection of essays from experts, scholars and legal practitioners provides a critique and evaluation of the Inquiry findings as a starting point for analysis and debate on current British Muslim family law practices in the matters of marriage and divorce. At the heart of the collection lie key questions of state action and legal reform of religious practices that may operate outside the sphere of law and legal relations' but also in conjunction with state law mechanisms and processes. This cutting-edge book is a must read for those with an interest in Islamic law, family law, sociology of religion, human rights, multiculturalism, politics, anthropology of law and gender studies.

Author : Samia Bano
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000863918

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The Sharia Inquiry, Religious Practice and Muslim Family Law in Britain by Samia Bano Pdf

In February 2018, the ‘Independent Review on Sharia Law in England and Wales’ was published, headed by Professor Mona Siddiqui. The review focused on whether sharia law is being misused or applied in a way that is incompatible with the domestic law in England and Wales, and, in particular, whether there were discriminatory practices against women who use sharia councils. It came about after years of concerns raised by academics, lawyers and women’s activists. This timely collection of essays from experts, scholars and legal practitioners provides a critique and evaluation of the Inquiry findings as a starting point for analysis and debate on current British Muslim family law practices in the matters of marriage and divorce. At the heart of the collection lie key questions of state action and legal reform of religious practices that may operate ‘outside the sphere of law and legal relations’ but also in conjunction with state law mechanisms and processes. This cutting-edge book is a must read for those with an interest in Islamic law, family law, sociology of religion, human rights, multiculturalism, politics, anthropology of law and gender studies.

Author : Tanya Walker
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004331365

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Shariʿa Councils and Muslim Women in Britain by Tanya Walker Pdf

In Shariʿa Councils and Muslim Women in Britain Tanya Walker draws on extensive fieldwork to radically reshape the public understanding of the Shariʿa councils and the motivations of Muslim women who use them.

Author : ʻAbd Allāh Aḥmad Naʻīm
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1842770934

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Islamic Family Law in a Changing World by ʻAbd Allāh Aḥmad Naʻīm Pdf

In "Islamic Family Law in a Changing World," Abdullahi A. An-Na'im explores the practice of the Shari'a, commonly known as Islamic Family Law. An-Na'im shows that the practical application of Shari'a principles is often modified by theological differences of interpretation, a country's particular customary practices, and state policy and law.

Author : S. Bano
Publisher : Springer
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137283856

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Muslim Women and Shari'ah Councils by S. Bano Pdf

Using original empirical data and critiquing existing research, Samia Bano explores the experience of British Muslim woman who use Shari'ah councils to resolve marital disputes. She challenges the language of community rights and claims for legal autonomy in matters of family law showing how law and community can empower as well as restrict women.

Author : Raffia Arshad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105134526768

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Islamic Family Law by Raffia Arshad Pdf

A practical manual in how to meet the needs of Muslim clients, the book explains basic concepts of Islamic Family Law and how the English legal system can be used to satisfy the diverse needs of Muslim clients

Author : John R. Bowen
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780691158549

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On British Islam by John R. Bowen Pdf

On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shariʿa councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a historical and ethnographic look at British Islam, John Bowen examines how Muslims have created distinctive religious institutions in Britain and how shariʿa councils interpret and apply Islamic law in a secular British context. Bowen focuses on three specific shariʿa councils: the oldest and most developed, in London; a Midlands community led by a Sufi saint and barrister; and a Birmingham-based council in which women play a leading role. Bowen shows that each of these councils represents a prolonged, unique experiment in meeting Muslims' needs in a Western country. He also discusses how the councils have become a flash point in British public debates even as they adapt to the English legal environment. On British Islam highlights British Muslims' efforts to create institutions that make sense in both Islamic and British terms. This balancing act is rarely acknowledged in Britain—or elsewhere—but it is urgent that we understand it if we are to build new ways of living together.

Author : Ralph Grillo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317091158

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Muslim Families, Politics and the Law by Ralph Grillo Pdf

Contemporary European societies are multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, certainly in terms of the diversity which has stemmed from the immigration of workers and refugees and their settlement. Currently, however, there is widespread, often acrimonious, debate about ’other’ cultural and religious beliefs and practices and limits to their accommodation. This book focuses principally on Muslim families and on the way in which gender relations and associated questions of (women’s) agency, consent and autonomy, have become the focus of political and social commentary, with followers of the religion under constant public scrutiny and criticism. Practices concerning marriage and divorce are especially controversial and the book includes a detailed overview of the public debate about the application of Islamic legal and ethical norms (shari’a) in family law matters, and the associated role of Shari’a councils, in a British context. In short, Islam generally and the Muslim family in particular have become highly politicized sites of contestation, and the book considers how and why and with what implications for British multiculturalism, past, present and future. The study will be of great interest to international scholars and academics researching the governance of diversity and the accommodation of other faiths including Islam.

Author : Ihsan Yilmaz
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-08-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781040097908

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Sharia as Informal Law by Ihsan Yilmaz Pdf

This book takes a comprehensive approach to investigate how Sharia influences and manifests in the everyday lives of young Muslims, aiming to unravel the meaning and relevance of Sharia-driven laws and practices in English-speaking Western societies. By focusing on the grassroots level, it provides a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of Muslims and their relationship with Sharia. The presence of Muslims in Western countries has a long history, with recent waves of migration and conversions contributing to their increasing numbers. This study recognizes the diverse nature of the Muslim community, comprising both migrants and local converts, who have become integral parts of the pluralistic fabric of multicultural societies. The research draws on in-depth interviews with 122 young Muslim individuals from diverse backgrounds representing three different Western countries: Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Diversity of participants allows for a broader exploration of the Muslim community and the inherent diversity of opinions, interpretations, and practices regarding Sharia. This approach moves beyond theoretical debates, providing concrete insights into the practical implications of Sharia for young Muslims in their respective Western contexts. The book also sheds light on the evolving landscape of information and knowledge acquisition in the age of digital technologies and cyberspace. It explores how young Muslims access and seek knowledge in the twenty-first century, recognizing the impact of changing sources and modes of information on their religious practices and beliefs. This aspect adds a valuable dimension to the study, capturing the dynamic nature of knowledge dissemination and acquisition among young Muslims in Western societies. The book will be fascinating reading for academics, researchers, and policy-makers working in the areas of Law, Political Science, Minority Studies, Religious Studies, and Islamic Studies.

Author : Anna Marotta
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004473096

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A Geo-Legal Approach to the English Sharia Courts by Anna Marotta Pdf

A study on the Islamic ADR institutions in England through the lens of Comparative Law and Geopolitics.

Author : Chibli Mallat,Jane Frances Connors
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1853333018

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Islamic Family Law by Chibli Mallat,Jane Frances Connors Pdf

Artikler om praktisering af islamisk familieret i Mellemøsten, Europa, Syd- og Sydøstasien samt Kina.

Author : Mateusz Stępień,Anna Juzaszek
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-08-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781040100950

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Relationships Rights and Legal Pluralism by Mateusz Stępień,Anna Juzaszek Pdf

This interdisciplinary book brings together leading social and legal scholars to tackle the incompatibility of marriage laws with contemporary social reality in Europe. Their critique is based on the assumption that individuals should be able to choose how they organise their close relationships. The contributors emphasise the importance of pluralism of beliefs, values, cultures, and lifestyles and the consequent need for legal recognition to make individuals' private choices valid and respected. The first part of the book establishes the foundation for the subsequent chapters by exploring the advantages and challenges of focusing on values while accommodating relationship design plurality, the impact of the European Court of Human Rights on the issue, and the transformation of the institution of marriage. The second part presents different legal responses to non-state marriages, particularly religious marriages among Muslim communities, and proposals for reform. The third part of the book features empirical research on the marital experiences of two communities: Muslims and migrants. The chapters concentrate on polygyny among female converts to Islam, the importance of religious knowledge for practising Muslim women in securing rights in their marital relationships, transnational and interreligious marriages, and the impact of acculturative orientation and position in the dual labour market on the choice of life partner among Polish migrant women. The book will be of interest to academics, researchers, and policymakers working in the areas of human rights law, family law, legal anthropology, law and religion, socio-legal studies, feminism and queer studies, and sociology of family.

Author : Robin Griffith-Jones
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781107021648

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Islam and English Law by Robin Griffith-Jones Pdf

Should England adopt shari'a law? Does Islam threaten British ideals? Lawyers, theologians and sociologists provide here a constructive, forward-looking dialogue.

Author : Maryam Namazie,Yassi Atasheen,Anna Waters,Muriel Seltman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Conflict of laws
ISBN : 0956605400

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Sharia Law in Britain by Maryam Namazie,Yassi Atasheen,Anna Waters,Muriel Seltman Pdf

Author : Rebecca Probert,Rajnaara C. Akhtar,Sharon Blake
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781529230499

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Belief in Marriage by Rebecca Probert,Rajnaara C. Akhtar,Sharon Blake Pdf

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. In principle, couples getting married in England and Wales can choose to do so in a way that reflects their beliefs. In practice, the possibility of doing so varies considerably depending on the religious or non-religious beliefs they hold. To demonstrate this divergence, this book draws on the accounts of 170 individuals who had, or led, a wedding ceremony outside the legal framework. The authors examine what these ceremonies can tell us about how couples want to marry, and what aspects of the current law preclude them from doing so. This new evidence shows how the current law does not reflect social understandings of what makes a wedding meaningful. As recommended by the Law Commission, reform is urgently needed.