[CALS] Muslim Law Practice Course 2024

The Centre for Asian Legal Studies (CALS) held the Muslim Law Practice Course 2024 on 13 July 2024 at NUS Law (Bukit Timah Campus). The event featured three comprehensive modules, and was attended by over 50 participants, including academics, legal practitioners and government officers. The first module, “Introduction to the Foundational Principles of Syariah Law,” was presented by Associate Professor Arif Jamal and Ustaz Alfian Yasrif Bin Kuchit from NUS Law. It provided a historical overview and discussed the development of Islamic law, particularly in Southeast Asia and Singapore. The second module, “Muslim Inheritance Law: Principles and Practice,” was led by Ustazah Raihanah Halid from the Syariah Court Singapore and Mr Ahmad Nizam Abbas from Crescent Law Chambers LLC. This module covered wealth management and distribution principles, examining both classical jurisprudence and contemporary applications in Singapore. The final module, “Muslim Family Law: Ethics and Principles of Divorce,” was presented by Ustaz Irwan Hadi and Mr Muhammad Fazalee Bin Ja’afar from the Syariah Court Singapore. This module addressed the ethical considerations and recent developments in Muslim divorce law, highlighting differences between Syariah and civil court practices. The course provided valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of Muslim law and its practical implications in modern legal contexts.