MUSLIM LAW

A Gateway to Understanding Islamic Jurisprudence

TANMOY MUKHERJEE INSTITUTE OF JURIDICAL SCIENCE invites you to a specialized series of classes on The Muslim Law, an essential and evolving field of family law in India.

This course, led by the distinguished legal expert, Tanmoy Mukherjee, offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the principles, sources, and modern application of Muslim personal law.

Key areas of study will include:

• Sources of Muslim Law: The Quran, Sunnah, Ijma, and Qiyas.

• The Law of Marriage (Nikah): Essentials, types, and legal effects.

• The Law of Divorce: Different forms of talaq and other dissolution methods.

• Maintenance and Guardianship: The legal rights and obligations concerning women and children.

• The Law of Inheritance: Rules of succession under both Sunni and Shia schools of thought.

• Modern Legislative and Judicial Developments: An analysis of recent landmark judgments and their impact.

Mr. Mukherjee's expertise will provide you with a critical and practical understanding of Muslim Law, preparing you for a successful career in family law and litigation.

Muslim law, often used interchangeably with Islamic law or Sharia, is a system of personal law that governs a wide range of family and personal matters for Muslims. Unlike legal systems that are man-made and codified, Muslim law is believed to have a divine origin, deriving its authority from the core religious texts of Islam.

The primary sources of Muslim law are:

• The Quran: The holy book of Islam, considered the direct word of God. It provides the foundational principles and ethical framework.

• The Sunnah: The practices, sayings, and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad, which serve as a practical guide for applying the principles of the Quran.

• Ijma: The consensus of Islamic jurists and scholars on a particular legal issue.

• Qiyas: Analogical reasoning, where a new legal issue is resolved by applying a similar principle from the Quran or Sunnah.

In India, Muslim personal law is applied to matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and maintenance, largely governed by the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, and the Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act, 1939. While these laws have provided a framework, a significant point of discussion in India has been the non-codified nature of Muslim personal law and its contrast with the codified laws of other religions. This has led to landmark judicial pronouncements, such as the Supreme Court's ruling on triple talaq, which have brought about significant reforms and modern interpretations within the existing legal framework.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected figures in legal education.

For more information and to enroll, contact us at: +91 9330135155 or tanmoymuk8@gmail.com