FEMINISM: PRO OR ANTI ISLAM?

PLEASE NOTE: This is the winning entry from the NAMLAS ESSAY COMPETITION 1.0 organized by NAMLAS, Unilorin Chapter. Therefore, the opinion expressed in this piece is that of the respected author. Thank you.

BY     D.R SARUMI.

ABSTRACT

The beauty of Islam is not only limited to its structures, pillars, and articles of faith. It also extends to it encompassing nature of all that has happened, all that’s happening and all that’ll happen in the future. This, also concerns Feminism, as a novel philosophical perception of some egoistic women, who have been agitating for an egalitarian society where there will be equality of genders and the sense of superiority that is perceived by men will be demolished. Therefore, this write up will concisely elucidate on Feminism, its ideas, principles, classifications and the Islamic view of it, whether it’s acceptable or not and the implication or effect of the philosophy in an Islamic parlance.

INTRODUCTION

It’s clear from the historical background of the world in general and Arabian Peninsula in particular, that women were subject of dishonor without being given any sense of regard or respect. They were termed as part of inheritable properties of their fathers and had no say in the socio-political and economic decisions of the society.

REVIEW OF PAST QUESTIONS| JIL101: LEGAL METHOD

Question 1: Critically examine the meaning of law from the perspective Of different schools of 

thought that are relevant to the proper understanding of law.

INTRODUCTION:

The concept of law due to its dynamism has no definite or all encompassing definition.it is hence trite to say, that there are as numerous definitions as there are lawyers. It is thus trite to acknowledge the words of professor Mrs. Okunniga who said, "Nobody, including a lawyer has offered, nobody including a lawyer is offering nobody including a lawyer will every offer a definition of law that Will put an end to all definitions"

In this light, the meaning Of Law shall be examined through the perspectives of the various schools of thoughts vis-à-vis their criticisms.

DID YOU MISS THE LAST TA’ALIM? HERE’S WHAT YOU MISSED!

On the 21^st of November, 2018, NAMLAS, UNILORIN, held its second gathering of the session, and if you’ve ever been to one, you know it was not a waste of time. The sisters and brothers who were there would testify.

As usual, the Ta’alim started just after 12pm, beginning with a supplication, seeking refuge from the devil, and a Bismillah. A group recitation of a portion of Surah al-Mujadalah was done, repeatedly, to aid memorization. It was clear to see that the environment itself paved the way for gentle correction of any mistakes, whether stemming from memory or tajweed.

Following this session was a lecture on ‘SOCIETAL REFORMATION: THE ROLE OF MUSLIM LAW STUDENTS’ delivered by Mr. Niche Hussein, a lecturer from the faculty of arts. This was followed by a quick question and answer session, after which all departed to meet again next week.

War Against Plagiarism: A Review of the Law and Creation of Awareness.

By Jawondo Ibrahim Jr - 500 level.

photo credit: codlrc.org 

Intellectual Property refers toa creation of the mind. It is a term for various legal entitlements which are attached to things like inventions, recorded and written media, names, and so on. It is usually connected to images, artistic and literary work, inventions and commerce.

Property, in the abstract, is “what belongs to or with something, whether as an attribute or as a component of a said thing”. An article of property may have physical and incorporeal parts i.e. tangible and intangible property. Intangible property generally refers to statutory customs such as copyright, trademarks or patents. It excludes tangible property like real properties e.g Land, buildings etc.

REVIEW OF PAST QUESTIONS| ISL101: INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC LAW 2015/2016 QUESTION

Q1. The principle/concept of Dissenting judgment is relevant in a way via the principle of Ijma in Islamic Law and thus it can as well be said that the situation is the same under the common law. Discuss the correctness or otherwise of the statement with relevant textual and judicial authorities (if any)

Islam as a legal system has its sources on which reliance is placed for any legal decisions and verdict. One of these sources is Ijma which means the consensus of Scholars. Likewise in conventional law, matters are settled by the Judiciary. The members of the Judiciary have the right to declare their respective independent opinion regarding any issue places before them. In the course of any discrepancy, minority opinion is tagged Dissenting Judgement. The question centers on the relationship between Ijma as a source of Islamic Law and Dissenting Judgement regarding its binding nature.

REVIEW OF PAST QUESTIONS| BUL101: BUSINESS LAW 2015/2016

1. Mr. Koiki, a Nigerian while on his way from Malaysia to Nigeria lost his Lenovo laptop on transit. All his efforts to locate the lost Laptop proved abortive. He later reported the matter to security personnel at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos but all efforts by the officers to recover the laptop was to no avail. Because of some important document in the Laptop, Mr Koiki placed adverts in Nigeria newspaper that “whoever finds the lost Laptop shall be rewarded with the sum of #200,000.00. Mall. Kasali who had read one of the newspapers later found the lost laptop and returned same to Mr. Koiki who refused to pay Mall. Kasali.

a. Advise the parties on the form of contract, acceptance, and consideration involved

b. Clearly examine the position of the law assuming Mall. Kasali has returned the lost Laptop before he became aware of the reward and Mr. Koiki refused to pay

2. Past consideration as been dubbed bad consideration because of its failure to fulfill the essential requirement of a valid consideration. The question, however, remains whether there are instances when bad consideration can be made good. Explain the concept of past consideration and discuss whether it could be made good under any circumstance

3. Aisha is the owner of a bicycle, she offers to sell the bicycle which, according to her, “is in a very good condition” to Johnson for fifteen thousand, Johnson “accepted” to buy the bicycle but for fourteen thousand. Aisha ignored Johnson after receiving the letter and sold the bicycle to Dele for fifteen thousand. Johnson later becomes aware of the sale to sale. He now intends to sue Aisha for breach of contract. Citing relevant case(s) does he have a good case?

In (a) above, will your answer be different if Aisha had written Johnson that she would collect fourteen thousand and later went on to sell the bicycle to Dele refers to case law to support your answer.