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What is the term used for the territorial limits within which a judge is allowed to hear and determine a particular case in Islamic legal system?
What is the term used for the territorial limits within which a judge is allowed to hear and determine a particular case in Islamic legal system?
Under the jurisdiction of Syariah Court in Malaysia, who do the courts have jurisdiction over?
Under the jurisdiction of Syariah Court in Malaysia, who do the courts have jurisdiction over?
Which of the following is NOT a civil matter within the jurisdiction of state courts in Malaysia?
Which of the following is NOT a civil matter within the jurisdiction of state courts in Malaysia?
What does 'harta sepencarian' refer to in the context of state court jurisdiction?
What does 'harta sepencarian' refer to in the context of state court jurisdiction?
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What type of property disposition or claim arises out of divorce and falls within the jurisdiction of state courts?
What type of property disposition or claim arises out of divorce and falls within the jurisdiction of state courts?
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Which of the following is NOT within the jurisdiction of state courts in relation to civil matters?
Which of the following is NOT within the jurisdiction of state courts in relation to civil matters?
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What is the maximum imprisonment term that the Syariah Courts can impose according to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965?
What is the maximum imprisonment term that the Syariah Courts can impose according to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965?
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In Islamic law, what is the minimum period of gestation?
In Islamic law, what is the minimum period of gestation?
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In the case of Myriam v Mohamed Ariff 1 MLJ 265, who was given custody of the children according to Islamic Law?
In the case of Myriam v Mohamed Ariff 1 MLJ 265, who was given custody of the children according to Islamic Law?
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What are some examples of offences under the criminal jurisdiction of the Syariah courts?
What are some examples of offences under the criminal jurisdiction of the Syariah courts?
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In which court case was it decided that a child born to a Muslim woman 4 months after her marriage to a Muslim man is legitimate?
In which court case was it decided that a child born to a Muslim woman 4 months after her marriage to a Muslim man is legitimate?
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What are some examples of offences concerning the spiritual aspect of individual life which also affect the Muslim community?
What are some examples of offences concerning the spiritual aspect of individual life which also affect the Muslim community?
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What jurisdictional conflict has been observed between the Syariah Courts and Civil Courts?
What jurisdictional conflict has been observed between the Syariah Courts and Civil Courts?
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What is the maximum fine that the Syariah Courts can impose according to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965?
What is the maximum fine that the Syariah Courts can impose according to the Syariah Courts (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965?
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'Illicit intercourse' falls under which category of offences within the criminal jurisdiction of the Syariah courts?
'Illicit intercourse' falls under which category of offences within the criminal jurisdiction of the Syariah courts?
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'Failure to fast in the month of Ramadan' is an example of an offence under which category within the criminal jurisdiction of the Syariah courts?
'Failure to fast in the month of Ramadan' is an example of an offence under which category within the criminal jurisdiction of the Syariah courts?
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