Hafsatu Sulaiman

AN EXAMINATION OF THE SCOPE OF THE OFFENCES OF BANDITRY (HIRABAH) AND INSURGENCY (AL-BAGHYU) IN ISLAMIC LAW

In recent times, Nigeria has been bedevilled by terrorism championed by the Boko Haram on one hand and banditry on the other. Both offences are not only violent in nature, but they threaten the existence of the whole society by destroying the six interests which the Sharia intends to protect. Such as life, property, dignity and lineage. The Nigeria...

GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILDREN IN ISLAMIC LAW AND THE CHILD’S RIGHTS ACT 2003: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

As the saying goes “children are the leaders of tomorrow” and. for their tomorrow to be bright and positive, they need to beproperly guided. This can be achieved either by the biologicalparents or the guardians. Islamic law has provided detailed -provisions for the guidance of such children in terms of theirperson and property. The Child’s Rights A...