FAMILY LAW IN MALAYSIA : CIVIL AND SYARIAH PERSPECTIVES / General Editors Ashgar Ali Ali Mohamed, Muhamad Hassan Ahmad

Family Law in Malaysia: Civil and Syariah Perspectives is a landmark work that examines one of the most complex and evolving areas of Malaysian law. Comprising 29 chapters, the book integrates both civil and Islamic legal frameworks governing matters such as marriage, divorce, custody, maintenance, adoption, matrimonial property, legitimacy, and related issues, all within Malaysia’s unique dual system of common law and Syariah.

Combining detailed statutory analysis with insights drawn from religious texts and customary practices, the book explains the legal requirements and procedures for civil and Muslim marriages and divorces. It clarifies key Islamic concepts and practices, including talaq, fasakh, khulʿ, liʿan, temporary (mutaʿa) marriage, polygamy, conversion to and renunciation of Islam, as well as post-divorce matters such as ʿiddah and rujuʿ.

Extending beyond traditional family law topics, the book addresses contemporary issues such as domestic violence, injunctive relief, jurisdictional disputes, conciliation processes, and the international aspects of family law. It also provides valuable insights into harmonising Islamic family law with international conventions and regional human rights frameworks.

Clear, authoritative, and practical, this book is an essential resource for academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students seeking a deeper understanding of family law in Malaysia.