Definition and Concept: Under Muslim law, guardianship (Wilayat) refers to the legal authority and duty of a person to take care of the minor’s person […]
Tag: Shariat Act 1937
8. Nikah
Definition and Concept: Nikah in Muslim law means marriage, which is considered both a civil contract and a sacred union between a man and a […]
7. Hanafi School
Definition and Origin: The Hanafi School is one of the four major Sunni schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), founded by Imam Abu Hanifa (699–767 CE). […]
6. Hiba-shart-Ul-Iwaz
Definition and Concept: Hiba-shart-ul-Iwaz is a special form of gift under Muslim law where the donor makes a gift (hiba) with an express or implied […]
5. Guarandian for Muslim Minor
Definition and Concept: Under Muslim law, a guardian (wali) is a person entrusted with the care of a minor’s person or property until the minor […]
4. Batli Marraige
Definition and Concept: A Batil marriage (also spelled Batil Nikah) in Muslim law refers to a void marriage, meaning it is invalid from its inception […]
2. Doctrine of Radd
Definition and Concept: The Doctrine of Radd refers to the principle of return or redistribution of inheritance shares among the existing heirs when a portion […]