Islamic law

Polygamy remains one of the most stressed about Islamic practices in our society and even though men and women speak of it with the same zeal […]

The discussion around women’s rights under Islamic law still continues and involves various perspectives including those of Islamic legal experts, traditionalists and orientalists who keep engaging […]

The concept of talaq (divorce) within the Pakistani society is often frowned upon and, as per Islamic principles, should be avoided. However, it is no secret […]

Definitions According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the terms ‘arbitration’, ‘mediation’ and ‘alternative dispute resolution (ADR)’ have been defined in the following manner: Arbitration is a method […]

This article explores the development of the disability rights discourse and its evolution in ‘Modern Islamic Thought’. It answers the following questions: How has Islam perceived/engaged […]

This article aims to highlight the scope of pre-trial arrest and detention[1] in Islamic criminal law and procedure.[2] The nature and history of Islamic criminal law […]

Introduction Under Islamic law, a child born out of wedlock is considered filius nullius (“a son of nobody”) and considered to own no lineage to the […]

Abstract This article attempts to provide an analytical review of Pakistan’s historical and continuing experience with blasphemy law, the validity of the law on the basis […]

The Case for Abolishing Polygamy / Polygyny Under Islamic Jurisprudence Introduction Polygyny has been noted to be a major violation of women’s rights and a tradition […]

Earnest Money Not So Earnest In the automotive and real estate business in Pakistan, sale and purchase is normally transacted through an instrument commonly known as […]

Labour Rights in Islam May 1st, the internationally recognized day of labour rights, also known as May Day, was chosen as the date for the International […]

Abortion: The Autonomy Of A Woman? Abortion has always been a universally controversial issue and will always remain to be one. It cannot be denied that […]

Is A Wife’s Hatred For Her Husband Enough To Be Granted A Right Of Khula? Under Muslim Personal Law, a wife can release herself from the […]

Validity of Khula in Islam The topic of this discussion has been contested to a great extent – despite not being one of the most controversial […]

Law Of Appointment Of Guardian Under The Guardian & Wards Act 1890 (Part–I) According to the principles of established Muslim jurisprudence, the father is the natural […]

Eradication Of Riba: Not An Impossibility The purpose of this paper is to deeply analyse the judgment of the Shariat Appellate Bench of Supreme Court given on […]

Adoption in Pakistan Adoption, as controversial as it can be, is not governed by any particular law in Pakistan. It is not prohibited and is a […]