Muamalaat

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Muamalaat (معاملات) is an Arabic term that refers to the social and financial transactions or dealings between individuals in Islam. In Islamic law (Shariah), Muamalaat encompasses various aspects of human interaction, focusing on justice, fairness, and ethics. It literally means “dealings” or “transactions.” It involves the rules and regulations governing interpersonal relationships, economic activities, and social interactions.

Our Divisions

We currently offer two courses in the aspect of Muamalaat—Inheritance and Family Law. However, the subject does cover a wide range of topics, including:

1. Contracts (عقود): sales, purchases, rentals, partnerships, and other agreements.
2. Business and Trade (تجارة): buying, selling, pricing, and marketing.
3. Employment and Labor (عمل): hiring, wages, working conditions, and employee rights.
4. Marriage and Divorce (نكاح وطلاق): marital relationships, rights, and responsibilities.
5. Inheritance (ميراث): distribution of wealth after death.
6. Gifts (هبات): charitable donations and presents.
7. Debts and Loans (ديون وقروض): lending, borrowing, and interest.
8. Insurance (تأمين): risk management and protection.
9. Property Rights (حقوق الملكية): ownership, possession, and transfer.
10. Dispute Resolution (الصلح): mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
11. Zakat (زكاة) and Charity (صدقة): obligatory and voluntary giving.
12. Economic Justice (العدل الاقتصادي): fairness in economic transactions and distribution of wealth.

Objectives

The objectives of Muamalaat in Islamic law are to:

1. Promote justice and fairness.
2. Protect individual rights and interests.
3. Foster social harmony and cooperation.
4. Encourage economic growth and development.
5. Prevent exploitation and oppression.

Sources

Islamic scholars derive the rules and regulations of Muamalaat from:

1. Quran
2. Hadith (Prophetic traditions)
3. Ijma (scholarly consensus)
4. Qiyas (analogical reasoning)
5. Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)