Contemporary Islamic Law in Indonesia : : Sharia and Legal Pluralism / / Arskal Salim.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2014-2015
• VerfasserIn: Salim, Arskal,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2015
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Series: Exploring Muslim Contexts : EMC
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (232 p.) :; 10 B/W illustrations

Published in Association with the Institute for the Study of Muslim CivilisationsThe first ethnographic account of legal disputes, practice and institutions in post-tsunami AcehIndonesia has probably the fastest changing legal system in the Muslim world. This ethnographic account of legal pluralism in the post-conflict and disaster situation in Aceh addresses changes in both the national legal system and the regional legal structure in the province. Focusing on the encounter between diverse patterns of legal reasoning advocated by multiple actors and by different institutions (local, national and international; official and unofficial; judicial, political and social cultural) it considers the vast array of issues arising in the wake of the December 2004 earthquake and tsunami in Aceh. It investigates disputes about rights to land and other forms of property, power relations, the conflict of rules, gender relationships, the right to make decisions, and prevailing norms. These disputes are presented on multiple levels and in various forums, either through negotiation or adjudication, regardless of whether they are settled or not. The cases involve various actors from villages, the courts, the provincial government and the legislature, the national Supreme Court and the central government of Indonesia. Key Features:Covers legal disputes surrounding inheritance, marriage and divorce, legislation and law-making, land dispute, non-Muslims and shari'ah, and religious courtsIncludes compelling legal case studies from the post-disaster situationPresents law as a site of contestation reflecting the unique set of conflicts arising after the 2004 tsunami

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Figures, Diagrams and Table -- Acknowledgements -- Map 1: Aceh, Indonesia -- Map 2: Research sites in Aceh -- Introduction -- Part One. Between Orders and Jurisdictions -- Chapter 1 Unpacking Legal Pluralism -- Chapter 2 Shifting Legal Orders -- Chapter 3 Competing Jurisdictions -- Part Two. Between Justice and Rights -- Chapter 4 Unequal Legal Options -- Chapter 5 Contested Lawmaking -- Chapter 6 Disputed Land Ownership -- Part Three. Between Villages and Courtrooms -- Chapter 7 Orphaned Grandchildren -- Chapter 8 Insurance Benefits -- Chapter 9 Triple Divorce -- Conclusion -- Appendix I The Population of Aceh based on Religious Affiliation, 2010 -- Appendix II The Result of the Provincial Legislative Election in Aceh, 2014 -- Appendix III Abbreviations and Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index