Muslim Law & Jurisprudence

Explain the essentials of a valid Gift. A, who owns a house, makes a Gift to B of the house and of the right to use a staircase used by him jointly with the owner of an adjoining house. It is a valid Gift? Explain.

A Muslim marriage is a civil contract. Do you think that the contracting parties have equal rights in rescinding a marriage contract? Give rationale.

Under Section 4 of the Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, an orphaned grandchild is entitled to the share of his/her predeceased parent. Explaining fully the issue, argue for or against the provision.

A Muslim male dies leaving behind a widow, a daughter, an agnatic granddaughter and a father. Distribute the property of the deceased/praepositus amongst the heirs. Explain the basis for the distribution of property to each and every heir.

What is Ijtehad? What are the qualifications of a Mujatahid? Compare Ijtehad with Istihsan.

Explain fully the status of a bigamous marriage under the classical Islamic law and compare it with the Pakistani law.

Write a comprehensive note on Islamization of Laws in Pakistan. Do you think that Islamization of laws has in any way improved the judicial and governance systems of the country?