Routledge Managing Marital Disputes in Malaysia - Monograph 75

Explore the changing landscape of family law in Southeast Asia with this academic study from the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies Monograph Series. As Islamic societies move toward increased regulation of family life through formal legal systems, Malaysia serves as a significant case study for understanding these shifts. This book examines the transition from customary law and informal conflict resolution to the formal operation of Syariah courts. While many studies focus on the general structure of the Islamic judicial system in Malaysia, this research provides a specific look at how intra-family conflicts are actually managed. It offers an in-depth analysis of the role of Islamic mediators and the practical workings of related institutions within urban Malay society. This text is an essential resource for scholars and students interested in the intersection of religion, law, and sociology. It provides necessary context for those studying how religious legal frameworks influence social structures and conflict resolution in modernizing Islamic nations.