Y. Y. Bambale

THE RATIONALE BEHIND THE APPLICATION OF PUNISHMENT IN ISLAMIC LAW

The first consideration any penal system is concerned with, is the punishment of the offender. Therefore, the rationale behind the punishment is an essential step in understanding such penal system. Also the application of any given penal system cannot be justified unless it has become clear that the rationale of punishment can successfully achieve...

THE EXTENT OF THE ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE OF WOMEN IN ISLAMIC LAW

The position of women since the beginning of history to date is viewed from different perspectives, especially as it affects the admissibility of their evidence. In many places, women had no rights at all and treated. worse than animals; and had no say in anything whatsoever. Their proper place was considered to be in the home or working in the fie...

AN APPRAISAL OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAMIC LAW AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, 1999

Human rights in Islam are those rights which have been bestowed and guaranteed by the Almighty Allah. They cannot be amended, changed, abrogated or withdrawn by any executive, legislative or judicial body or anybody at all. The rights are not mere theoretical concepts. They are backed up by sanctions in case of violation. Therefore, in an Islamic s...

"KHUL": THE RIGHT OF A WOMAN TO INSTITUTE DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: NATURE, PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.

The moment the marriage contract is concluded, the spouses are enjoined to do their utmost to implement the obligations imposed on them through the teachings of Islam, so as to render their married life an abode of bliss and compassion. This, they have to do, despite their differences of opinion, thought, taste, temperament, inclination and behavio...