Ahmad Ibrahim and his contribution in the development of Islam in Malaysia

Shah, Mohammad Hariz Shah Mohammad Hazim and Buang, Ahmad Hidayat (2021) Ahmad Ibrahim and his contribution in the development of Islam in Malaysia. Journal of Al-Tamaddun, 16 (1). pp. 81-98. ISSN 1823-7517, DOI https://doi.org/10.22452/JAT.vol16no1.6.

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Abstract

Ahmad Ibrahim was one of the key individuals who was responsible in developing the administrative legal system in Malaysia through judicial reform of the Sharia Court. Since colonial period, the Civil Court has been dominating the country's legal system thus inhibiting the progress and contribution of Islamic law as well as limiting the jurisdiction of the Sharia Court. This article discusses the history of the Islamic law in Malaysia in the judicial administration context as well as analyses the achievement and development of the Sharia Court seen today as a result of the contributions and ideas conceived by Ahmad Ibrahim. This study uses the qualitative method by way of document analysis from books, journal articles, conference papers, newspaper excerpts and statutes such as the Federal Constitution, Acts, Enactments and related cases. The finding suggests that the modern and dynamic landscape of Malaysia Sharia Courts today is the result of Ahmad Ibrahim's ideas and works through administrative, legal and educational approach which is organic and non- confrontational. This approach is indeed suitable and harmonious in the context of Malaysian multiracial and religious society.

Item Type: Article
Funders: None
Uncontrolled Keywords: Ahmad Ibrahim; Sharia Court; The administration of Islamic law; Malaysian legal system; Transformation
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion
Divisions: Academy of Islamic Studies > Dept of Syariah & Law
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 27 May 2022 07:00
Last Modified: 27 May 2022 07:00
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/34891

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