ISL313 Islamic Family Law (8)
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This subject addresses the application of Islamic law to the study of Islamic family law. The perspective of the Hanafi legal school will be considered when covering topics such as the conditions for a valid marriage, dissolution of marriage, parenting and children, custody and guardianship, and alimony and maintenance. In addition, appropriate legal rulings of other schools will also be discussed and evaluated critically. Finally, the similarities and differences between Islamic law and Australian statutory legislation relating to family law matters will be considered. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 3 | | Distance | United Theological College |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ISL313
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to understand critically the plurality of thought, custom and application of family law within Muslim societies
- be able to explain and analyse critically the requirements for a valid marriage contract in Islamic law
- be able to explain and analyse critically the Islamic law on dissolution of marriage
- be able to explain and analyse critically Islamic law on custody, guardianship alimony and maintenance
- be able to articulate critically the challenges of applying the principles of Islamic family law in statuary legislation.
- be able to compare and contrast Islamic family law and Australian statutory law in related areas
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Marriage
- Dissolution of marriage
- The rights of children
- Custody
- Guardianship
- Alimony and maintenance
- Islamic family law in modern times around the Muslim world
- Differences and similarities between Islamic family law and Australian statuary law in related areas
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
