Category: Family Laws
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Hanafi School of Muslim Law
The Prophet himself prohibited writing and preserving of his words and traditions. There were some questions where the Quran does not provide explicit commands. The doctrine of hadith was not developed at that time. Hence Hanifa relied mostly on ‘qiyas’ (analogical deductions). Abu Hanifa was of the view that law must be formulated according to…
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Schools of Muslim Law
After the death of the Prophet in 632, his followers subsequently built an empire that would stretch from Central Asia to Spain less than a century after his death. But a debate over succession split the community, with some arguing that leadership should be awarded to qualified individuals and others insisting that the only legitimate…
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Sects in Islam
The Prophet Mohammed unveiled a new faith to the people of Mecca in 610. Known as Islam, or submission to God. Islam is a monotheistic religion. It incorporated some Jewish and Christian traditions and expanded with a set of laws that governed most aspects of life, including political authority. By the time of his death…
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Marriage and its Kinds
Marriage is the intimate union and equal partnership of a man and a woman. It acts as a social and legal contract that gives a partner someone to rely on, brings a greater degree of intimacy and emotional security. Marriage is the beginning of the family and is a life-long commitment. In this article, we are…
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Kinds of Families
Family is the most enduring group, which has tremendous influence on the life of an individual, from birth until death. It also accounts for the most enduring social relationship found in society. No known society ancient or modern is free from family system. Members of family usually share common residence, at least for some part…
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Characteristics of Family
Family is one of the most important social institutions. It is the most pervasive and universal social institution and is the simplest and most elementary group found in a society. It is the most enduring group, which has tremendous influence on the life of an individual, from birth until death. It also accounts for the most…
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The Concept of Family
Famous Greek Philosopher Aristotle opines that Man is a social animal. He never lives alone. He begins his day as a member of a group i.e., family. Family is one of the most important social institutions. It is the most pervasive and universal social institution and is the simplest and most elementary group found in…