Ahmad Ibrahim and the Islamization of Law in Malaysia

Ahmad Nabil Amir

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Ahmad Ibrahim and the Islamization of Law in Malaysia

Ahmad Nabil Amir

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Received: 17 June 2022 Accepted: 5 July 2022 Published: 17 August 2023

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This paper explores the work and contribution of Ahmad Ibrahim (1916-1999) in his effort to Islamize law in Malaysia. He had constructed and formulated comprehensive and unprecedented structure of instructive and highly possible method to Islamize law and to bring about harmonization of Islam and civil law in Malaya. In this context, he had espoused for independent legal and criminal administration of Islamic law and formation of the highly anticipated Shariah court in Malaya. The reform and shariahization of law undertake was brought forth with strategic move and develop in step. The paper discusses in depth his method to apply Islamic law as set forth in his works and the consistent effort in striving to espouse and bring about harmonization of Islamic and civil law of the British colonies. This is to replace the draconian law inherited from the colonialist, arguing that shariah canon law had been implemented in Malacca, Terengganu and Kedah before being abolished by the colonial, and that its application has been proving superior to reducing crime rates. The study is based on qualitative method using primary and secondary sources. The data was systematically analyzed in a descriptive, historical and comparative manner. The finding shows that Ahmad Ibrahim has bring about unprecedented reform in the administration of Islamic law in Malaysia and espoused instructive ways for the realization of the maqasid and shariahization spirit in contemporary context.

Published in	Advances (Volume 4, Issue 3)
DOI	10.11648/j.advances.20230403.12
Page(s)	84-92
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Keywords

Islamization of Law, Ahmad Ibrahim, Islamic Criminal Law, Syariahization of Law

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International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC-IIUM), International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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