Shari’ah court and the role of muftīs in the Nigerian Judiciary: mission on reviving the lost glory of its past
ABSTRACT Islamic institutions including courts and fatwā have been in existence in Nigeria since the advent of Islam in the country. While the courts were established in order to adjudicate between disputant parties, muftīs were also used as assessors (court officials) responsible for assisting...
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| Language: | English |
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UPM Press
2015
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/45601/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/45601/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/45601/1/Partanika-Magagi-Ansari.pdf |