Browsing Book and Book Chapters (Faculty of Law) by Subject "Islamic Law"
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Chapter 18 Islamic Jurisprudence
(Juta, 2004)What is the meaning of the word Jurisprudence? The etymology of the word 'jurisprudence' hails from two Latin words; first, 'ius' meaning 'law' and 'iuris' meaning 'of law' and secondly, 'prudens' meaning 'knowledge' or ... -
Islamic mode of estate distribution in South Africa
(Jordan Publishing LexisNexis, 2016)It has been argued by some academics that the Islamic law of intestate succession discriminates against females due to its unequal distribution of shares in favour of males.' The general example used in this regard is when ... -
The role that lay Muslim judges play in state courts and religious tribunals in South Africa: A historical, contemporary and gender perspective
(Kluwer, 2002)Taking the example of a religious adjudicative body for Muslims in the Western Cape in South Africa, this article analyses the symbiotic working relationship between state courts and non-state dispute settlement bodies, ... -
Women, gender and child marriage: Sub-Saharan Africa, overview
(Encyclopedia of Women and Islamic Cultures, 2006)This entry provides an overview of early marriage of girls under the age of 18 from a human rights and gender perspective. It examines international conventions relating to child marriage and critiques the application of ...