Problems in the Implementation of Islamic Law of Inheritance in Negeri Sembilan

Abstract

This academic writing is an effort to introduce to every individual the reality of problems in the implementation of Islamic Law of inheritance in Negeri Sembilan. The differences in this research is more focus on the issue from the perspectives of state custom, then compare with Islamic Law. The purpose of this writing is based on two major methodologies, the first one refers to the library method, means all the data were gathered from academic books, journal, and articles from magazines and internet. The second is from interview sessions with the representatives or several responsible bodies in handling this issue in Negeri Sembilan. This is to analyze whether the laws that had been applied are still relevant with the reality of Malaysia's situation. In this study it was found out that there are problems in implementation of Islamic Law of Inheritance in Negeri Sembilan. This problem indicates that Malaysian laws still insufficient and no longer relevant in handling some problem related to the issue. Therefore, it is hoped for this research to give the exact information about the implementation of inheritance in Negeri Sembilan, and help to settle the problems relating to inheritance especially from the legal perspectives.