Ikyan Law

WILL 1. Introduction: Will is a conferment of right which is to effect after the death of the testator. a Muslim may make his will either orally or in writing and no formalities are required. a Muslim cannot by will dispose of more than one-third of …

How is a waqf completed 1. Introduction: Waqf is an important social institution of Islam. it is a permanent dedication by a Muslim of some specific property for religious and pious purposes. every Muslim of sound mind may dedicate his property by way…

Waqf and essentials 1. Introduction: Waqf is an important social institution of Islam. it is a permanent dedication by a Muslim of some specific property for religious and pious purposes. every Muslim of sound mind may dedicate his property by way of …

Muslim Personal Law Salient Features Introduction: After the partition of India in 1947, the legislation relating to Muslim family law introduced in British India continued to govern personal status. A seven-member Commission on Marriage and Family La…

Mutawalli Rights and Duties 1. Introduction: Mutawalli is the superintendent of manager of the Waqf property. he has no right in waqf property. he looks the matters of waqf property. he has the same rights of management as an individual. the office tr…

Valid marriage Irregular marriage Void marriage 1. Introduction: Marriage of Nikah is a civil contract, which is made by parties for the sole purpose and object of benefiting themselves according to Shariat it is a method to legalize the cohabitation …

Impediments to a valid marriage under Islamic law 1. Introduction: Marriage is a civil contract between two persons of the opposite sex which has for its object the procreation and the legalizing of children. Islamic personal law lays down some prohib…

Grounds for dissolution of marriage 1. Introduction: The Dissolution of Muslim Marriage Act 1939 came into force on 17th March 1939. this act lays down the circumstances in which a Muslim woman can seek divorce by the court. a woman married under Musl…

Essential conditions of a lawful marriage 1. Introduction: Marriage of Nikah is a civil contract, which is made by parties for the sole purpose and object of benefiting themselves according to Shariat it is a method to legalize the cohabitation of a m…

Khula and its effects 1. Introduction: Khula is a form of divorce that is based on mutual consent of the parties. before Islam to Islam, the wife had no right to seek dissolution of marriage. in Khula the wife gives or agrees to consider the husband…

Difference between Khula and Divorce 1. Introduction: Khula is a form of divorce that is based on mutual consent of the parties. before Islam to Islam, the wife had no right to seek dissolution of marriage. in Khula the wife gives or agrees to conside…

GUARDIAN RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES INTRODUCTION: The right of guardianship of the minor belongs to the father and in his absence to his nominate. Where no one has been nominated then to the grandfather. If he dies the right of guardianship vests in the c…

Matters Considered by Court for Guardian INTRODUCTION: The right of guardianship of the minor belongs to the father and in his absence to his nominate. Where no one has been nominated then to the grandfather. If he dies the right of guardianship vests…