Islamic Law

Whether a Muslim Can Opt Out of the Application of Islamic Personal Law Without Renouncing the Islamic Faith?

Whether a Muslim Can Opt Out of the Application of Islamic Personal Law Without Renouncing the Islamic Faith?

lawpavilion September 24, 2024

CASE TITLE: MOHAMMED & ORS v. MOHAMMED & ANOR (2024) LPELR-62831(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD AUGUST, 2024 PRACTICE...

Can a Muslim Man Marry More Wives if He’s Married Under the Marriage Act or to a Christian?

Can a Muslim Man Marry More Wives if He’s Married Under the Marriage Act or to a Christian?

lawpavilion September 17, 2024

CASE TITLE: MOHAMMED & ORS v. MOHAMMED & ANOR (2024) LPELR-62831(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 23RD AUGUST, 2024JUSTICES: MUHAMMED LAWAL...

Jurisdiction of Sharia Courts over Inheritance with LLC Shares

Jurisdiction of Sharia Courts over Inheritance with LLC Shares

lawpavilion February 13, 2024

CASE TITLE: MAMUDA & ANOR v. UPPER SHARIA COURT KASUWA & ANOR (2023) LPELR-61562(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 11TH DECEMBER,...

Position of the Law on Distribution of Estate Under Islamic Law

Position of the Law on Distribution of Estate Under Islamic Law

lawpavilion November 29, 2023

CASE TITLE: KANKAROFI V. UMAR (2023) LPELR-61140(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: OCTOBER 5, 2023 PRACTICE AREA: ISLAMIC LAW LEAD...

The Concept of Ownership by Long Possession and Enjoyment Under Islamic Law

The Concept of Ownership by Long Possession and Enjoyment Under Islamic Law

lawpavilion November 1, 2023

CASE TITLE: YAHAYA & ORS v. SABUWA (2023) LPELR-61142(CA)JUDGMENT DATE: 5TH OCTOBER, 2023PRACTICE AREA: ISLAMIC LAWLEAD JUDGMENT:...

Whether a Kadi can Compel a Wife Who Seeks Divorce Through Khul to Explain Her Reasons for Seeking Divorce

Whether a Kadi can Compel a Wife Who Seeks Divorce Through Khul to Explain Her Reasons for Seeking Divorce

lawpavilion October 11, 2023

CASE TITLE: KAURA v. KAURA (2023) LPELR-60731(CA) JUDGMENT DATE: JULY 17, 2023 JUSTICES : MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU,...