Reference of Talaq in Quran
The sources of Muslim Personal Law are Quran, Hadith, Ijma and Qiyas respectively. When any question arises regarding the personal laws of muslims, Quran is referred first. On the subject…
The concept of Talaq- History, types and Status
Under the Islamic law, divorce is classified into three categories. Talaq understood simply, is a means of divorce, at the instance of the husband. Khula, is another mode of divorce,…
Brief history of Sunni and Shia sects in the words of Justice Hidayatullah
While reading Muslim personal law, we read the personal laws of Sunni and Shia Muslims separately. So, a natural question come in the mind of the law reader that what…
Not only triple talaq but talaq-e-ahsan and hasan were also challenged by attorney general in triple talaq case
In triple talaq case, Talaq-e-biddat (single time pronouncement of triple talaq) was the only talaq form in question. The court even denied to consider halala and polygamy in the case.…
What AIMPLB proposed to do in Triple Talaq Case
AIMPLB (All India Muslim Personal Law Board) was the major party in Triple Talaq case, it opposed the abrogation of Triple Talaq as it was the essential of Islam and…
Position of Talaq-e-Biddat in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri lanka
Pakistan & Bangladesh Pakistan & Bangladesh are both theocratic States, wherein Islam is the official religion. In both countries Muslims of the Sunni sect constitute the majority. On the issue…
The position of Talaq-e-Biddat in Arabian States
Muslim Law in India and Abroad, by Tahir Mahmood and Saif Mahmood, records the following position about the abrogation of the practice of talaq-e-biddat as a means of divorce, through…
The position of Talaq-e-Biddat in Southeast Asian States
Muslim Law in India and Abroad, by Tahir Mahmood and Saif Mahmood, records the following position about the abrogation of the practice of talaq-e-biddat as a means of divorce, through…
A brief introduction of Hanafi School
Hanafi School is one of most important and most widely followed school of Sunni Islam. Sub-sects in Sunni Law Four major sub-sects are broadly recognized in schools of Sunni law.…
Are pavement dwellings legal?
The question was considered by Supreme court in Olga tellis case. This case originated when Bombay municipality went to slum and pavement dwellings to remove slums, the dwellers approached the…