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Navigating the challenges of Islamic legal institutions in secular context: the Philippine experience

This study aims to explore the historical development and contemporary challenges of Islamic legal institutions in the Philippines, with a particular focus on the intellectual contributions of Philippine Muslim scholars. It highlights the Luwaran of Maguindanao and the Diwan Tausūg as foundational...

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Main Authors: Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag, Tagoranao, Mariam Saidano
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Language:English
Published: IIUM JOURNAL 2024
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spelling my.iium.irep.1175102024-12-31T03:07:38Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/117510/ Navigating the challenges of Islamic legal institutions in secular context: the Philippine experience Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag Tagoranao, Mariam Saidano H Social Sciences (General) This study aims to explore the historical development and contemporary challenges of Islamic legal institutions in the Philippines, with a particular focus on the intellectual contributions of Philippine Muslim scholars. It highlights the Luwaran of Maguindanao and the Diwan Tausūg as foundational legal frameworks that demonstrate the adaptability of Islamic law within the Philippine socio-cultural context. Central to understanding the Islamic legal system in the Philippines is the codification of Muslim Personal Laws, which marked a significant milestone in integrating Islamic jurisprudence into the national legal framework. However, the limitations of the Code, including its narrow scope and partial alignment with Islamic principles, underscore the complexities of implementing a comprehensive Islamic legal system in a non-Islamic state. Further, the article assesses the recognition of al-Sharī‘ahCourts and the legal provisions established under the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, emphasizing the importance of cultural pluralism and legal inclusivity in addressing the aspirations of the Muslim minority. The study employs a historical-analytical approach which endeavours to review the primary sources and the codified Muslim Personal Laws, as well as secondary sources like scholarly works on Philippine Islamic history and jurisprudence. Critical analysis of the Muslim Personal Laws and the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), will help trace the evolution of Islamic legal frameworks and identify their socio-cultural relevance. The study recommends the significance of legal integration or a comparative legal approach as a crucial instrument for identifying areas of harmony and divergence between Islamic jurisprudence and national law. IIUM JOURNAL 2024-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/117510/1/Navigating%20the%20challenges%20of%20Islamic%20legal%20institutions%20in%20a%20secular%20context.pdf Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag and Tagoranao, Mariam Saidano (2024) Navigating the challenges of Islamic legal institutions in secular context: the Philippine experience. Al-ITQAN, 9 (2). pp. 75-105. E-ISSN eISSN:26008432 https://journals.iium.edu.my/al-itqan/index.php/al-itqan/issue/current
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Gamon, Alizaman Dumangcag
Tagoranao, Mariam Saidano
Navigating the challenges of Islamic legal institutions in secular context: the Philippine experience
description This study aims to explore the historical development and contemporary challenges of Islamic legal institutions in the Philippines, with a particular focus on the intellectual contributions of Philippine Muslim scholars. It highlights the Luwaran of Maguindanao and the Diwan Tausūg as foundational legal frameworks that demonstrate the adaptability of Islamic law within the Philippine socio-cultural context. Central to understanding the Islamic legal system in the Philippines is the codification of Muslim Personal Laws, which marked a significant milestone in integrating Islamic jurisprudence into the national legal framework. However, the limitations of the Code, including its narrow scope and partial alignment with Islamic principles, underscore the complexities of implementing a comprehensive Islamic legal system in a non-Islamic state. Further, the article assesses the recognition of al-Sharī‘ahCourts and the legal provisions established under the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, emphasizing the importance of cultural pluralism and legal inclusivity in addressing the aspirations of the Muslim minority. The study employs a historical-analytical approach which endeavours to review the primary sources and the codified Muslim Personal Laws, as well as secondary sources like scholarly works on Philippine Islamic history and jurisprudence. Critical analysis of the Muslim Personal Laws and the Organic Act for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), will help trace the evolution of Islamic legal frameworks and identify their socio-cultural relevance. The study recommends the significance of legal integration or a comparative legal approach as a crucial instrument for identifying areas of harmony and divergence between Islamic jurisprudence and national law.
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