“Nikah, in its primitive sense, means a carnal conjunction. Some have said that it signifies conjunction generally. In the language … More
Category: Muslim
CONCEPT OF DOWER UNDER MUSLIM LAW
India is a secular country. The term ‘secular’ is interpreted as that there is no religion of the State. It … More
Inheritance under Muslim Law
INTRODUCTION Inheritance is basically the transfer of status to the living person from the deceased with respect to the specific … More
MAINTENANCE UNDER MUSLIM LAW
Introduction Maintenance is the provision of financial support for a person’s living expenses, or the support so provided to … More
Dower under Muslim law: Rights of wife when dower not paid
India is a democratic and secular country. The term ‘secular’ means that the state has no religion. It is tolerant … More
Essential Conditions for Valid Muslim Marriage in India :
INTRODUCTION :. We know very well that in india marriages of each religions covered by their own personal laws . … More
Divorce under Muslim Law
Introduction Firm union of the husband and wife is a necessary condition for a happy family life. Islam therefore, insists … More
HIJAB CONTROVERSY IN KARNATAKA
Should young Muslim girls be allowed to wear the hijab in the classroom. This question has polarized Karnataka and its … More
DISTINCTION BETWEEN SHIA AND SUNNI LAW IN INHERITANCE
Introduction The Muslim Law of Succession is based on four sources: the Holy Quran, Sunna (prophetic tradition), Ijma (a network … More
Sources of Muslim Law
INTRODUCTION Muslim law is a religious rule that applies to anybody who is Muslim by birth or through conversion. Islamic … More
Second Marriage by Husband Constitutes Cruelty Towards First Wife: Muslim Law
Case Law: Itwari v Asghari was a judgement where the court discussed some of the most controversial questions under the … More
Dowry under Dowry Prevention Act, 1961
The dowry is an ancient tradition found across cultures, religions, and time periods. It is not certain where dowries originated, … More
SOURCES OF MUSLIM LAW
INTRODUCTION Islam is a religion and people who practice it are called Muslims. The basic principle of Islam suggests that … More
UNEQUAL TREATMENT OF WIVES A VALID GROUND FOR DIVORCE FOR MUSLIM WOMEN: KERALA HIGH COURT
UNEQUAL TREATMENT OF WIVES A VALID GROUND FOR DIVORCE FOR MUSLIM WOMEN: KERALA HIGH COURT The refusal to cohabit and … More
Sources of Muslim Law
IntroductionIn India, there are individuals of all religious backgrounds living together in harmony. The fact that religious beliefs of the … More
SOURCES OF MUSLIM LAW
CONCEPT OF MUSLIM LAW In India, whenever any personal matter comes before the court of law, the first and foremost … More
Source of Muslim Law
The Quran (Koran) The Quran is considered by the Muslims as the basis of their law. Every word of the … More
Sources of Muslim Law
Muslim Law is derived from the holy book of Quran and other recorded holy books by Prophet Muhammad. Islamic Law … More
BAN ON COW SLAUGHTER IN INDIA
India is a country where beef controversies are very normal. Every second day we get news about cow slaughter and … More
SOVEREIGNTY UNDER MUSLIM LAW
Sovereignty means supreme power. The word sovereignty has been derived from the Latin word ‘Superanus’. It denotes the higher power, … More