This book deals with the Islamic law of will for the administration of Muslim estates. It examines the rules of Islamic law of wills in Malaysia in respect of testamentary provisions giving directions as to the administration of the estates and other matters. This is done in the context of the will of entrustment (wisoyah) in particular. The discussion focuses on the meaning of will of entrustment (wisoyah) its origin, its characteristics, its legality, its legal ruling and its creation which deal with four essential elements: testator (musi), executor (wasi), subject matter of will (musa fih) and formation (sighah). The discussion will also highlight the issues of testacy and intestacy with regard to Muslim estates. In what sense are these two terms to be taken by Muslims? The study attempts to examines various state enactments relating to Islamic law of wills. This requires some reference to the meaning of Islamic wills as understood at present and wills under civil law.

The second edition of Family Law (Non-Muslims) in Malaysia is generally an improved version from the. first edition which was published ten years ago and heavily referred to by law students as a textbook. It discusses the substantive family laws related to the non-Muslims in Malaysia which are based on the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976- an􀀉 several other supplementary statutes. Besides updating the previous chapters on family law matters, the book updates the global concern on the appropriate law when dealing with family related disputes in the 21st century. The new topics on reconciliation and mediation are incorporated to emphasise the need for therapeutic intervention when dealing with personal relationships and encourage kindness even in the most difficult of circumstances which can have significant longer-term consequences and lead to higher levels of considerate behaviour. The philosophy of family, love and kindness must be well embraced by family law lawyers, judges and administrators of family law in the adjudication process. The book is jointly authored by family law lecturers at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia. It will benefit not only students, academics and practitioners, but also those in the legal fraternity and those who have interest in non-Muslims' family law in Malaysia. Finally, this book could not have been published without a great deal of help and encouragement from many sources.

Few symbols in today’s world are as laden and fraught as sharia—an Arabic-origin term referring to the straight path, the path God revealed for humans, the norms and rules guiding Muslims on that path, and Islamic law and normativity as enshrined in sacred texts or formal statute. Yet the ways in which Muslim men and women experience the myriad dimensions of sharia often go unnoticed and unpublicized. So too do recent historical changes in sharia judiciaries and contemporary strategies on the part of political and religious elites, social engineers, and brand stewards to shape, solidify, and rebrand these institutions. Sharia Transformations is an ethnographic, historical, and theoretical study of the practice and lived entailments of sharia in Malaysia, arguably the most economically successful Muslim-majority nation in the world. The book focuses on the routine everyday practices of Malaysia’s sharia courts and the changes that have occurred in the court discourses and practices in recent decades. Michael G. Peletz approaches Malaysia’s sharia judiciary as a global assemblage and addresses important issues in the humanistic and social-scientific literature concerning how Malays and other Muslims engage ethical norms and deal with law, social justice, and governance in a rapidly globalizing world.

This book was mooted by the desire to disseminate knowledge of Islamic philanthropy to the community to help create a better understanding of philanthropy. It is hoped that an in-depth exploration of this book can help readers enrich their knowledge of Islamic philanthropy and inspire them to practice it in their daily lives. This book targets readers from various backgrounds. For example, it can be referenced and provide an overview to students to engage in volunteer activities because there are chapters in this book that focus on students. This book is also expected to assist researchers and academicians in exploring Islamic philanthropy more widely in all fields of contemporary studies. It is also an essential reference for scholars, international organizations, development agencies, governments, experts, and anyone with an interest in Islamic philanthropy. Admittedly, there are still many fields of philanthropic research that have not been extensively discussed, such as halal, built environment, health, and more.

The aim of this book is to present findings on motivation and short- and long-term career expectations of dental students in the selection of dentistry as a professional career in relation to individual (demographic and socio-economic factors) and school characteristics and make recommendations for the future in relation to serving the population.