Maqasid Al-Shariah as a Parameter in International Treaty

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10.2991/iconeg-16.2017.40How to use a DOI?

Keywords

maqasid al-syariah; cedaw; women rights; human rights; fundamental freedom; islamic law; malaysia)

Abstract

Generally the main essence of the Maqasid al-Shariah (objectives of Islamic Law) is to avoid the evil and uphold the public interest. In the present Westphalia state system, it is inevitable for the Islamic countries to engage with the international treaty. However, there are several provisions in the international treaty, whether bilateral or multilateral which may not commensurate with the Maqasid al-Shariah. Malaysia as an Islamic country that is incline to uphold the principles of Shariah, may want to ensure that international treaty, will be observed and not contradicted with the principles of Maqasid al-Shariah. The paper attempts to examine the essence of Maqasid al-Shariah and it roles in international treaty. In this regard, it studies the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in the light of Maqasid al-Shariah. The aim of the paper is to provide and suggest the Maqasid al-Shariah as a new parameter to be observed by Malaysia before giving the consent to be bound by any international treaty.

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© 2017, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mohd Afandi Salleh
AU  - Abdul Majid Tahir Mohamed
AU  - Mohd Lotpi Mohd Yusob
AU  - Fazidatul Aida Mat Yazid
PY  - 2016/12
DA  - 2016/12
TI  - Maqasid Al-Shariah as a Parameter in International Treaty
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Ethics in Governance (ICONEG 2016)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 170
EP  - 175
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/iconeg-16.2017.40
DO  - 10.2991/iconeg-16.2017.40
ID  - AfandiSalleh2016/12
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