Islamic Family Law in Singapore

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Islamic Family Law in Singapore (LAW351)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: Legal

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Law

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Synopsis

LAW351 Islamic Family Law in Singapore is designed to enable the family practitioner to be mindful of the sensitivities involved where a party is a Muslim. The family practitioner needs to have knowledge of the Muslim law of marriages and divorces, and would also need to be aware of jurisdictional issues between the Syariah Court and the civil courts. This course does not cover all of the Syariah Law, but focuses on the Syariah Law as applied in the Singapore context.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Introduction to Muslim Law
Application of Muslim Law in Singapore
Jurisdictional issues between the Syariah Court and Civil Courts
Essential elements of Muslim marriages – polygamy & overseas marriages
Types of divorces – talak, kholak, taklik, fasakh
Ancillary issues I – eddah & mutaah
Ancillary issues II – children, custody, care and control, access, relocation
Ancillary issues III – division of matrimonial assets
Processes and pleadings in the Syariah court and Appeal Board
Enforcement of Syariah Court orders at the Family Justice Court
Muslim law of inheritance – hukum faraid
Estate planning – wills and hibah (gift)

Learning Outcome

Indicate the various sources of the relevant law, how it is made and developed; of the institutions within which that law is administered and the personnel who practice law
Demonstrate understanding of legal concepts, values, principles and procedures of Singapore law and explain the relationship between them in a number of subject areas, as well as to apply them
Analyse fact patterns to identify relevant issues of law, fact and procedure.
Interpret the relevant rule of substantive law, procedure or evidence relevant to the issues identified
Apply the relevant laws and principles to come to a conclusion on the issues
Formulate an opinion, provide a solution and advise based on the conclusions
Discuss critically, competing arguments in literature or in a group situation and make a reasoned choice between alternatives
Examine ideas, concepts and arguments in the English language and legal terminology with care and accuracy
Employ information technology in an office environment for the search for information, the preparation of documents and presentations