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The legal system in the United Arab Emirates is based on civil law, and Sharia law in the personal status matters of Muslims and blood money compensation. [1] Personal status matters of non-Muslims are based on civil law. [2] The UAE constitution established a federal court system and allows all emirates to establish local courts systems. [3]
In the modern era, statutes inspired by European codes replaced traditional laws in most parts of the Muslim world, with classical Sharia rules retained mainly in personal status laws. Countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have islam as their state religion, but haven’t implemented sharia law fully.
The 2022 population of the UAE stands at 9.4 million, [3] Only approximately 20% of residents are UAE citizens. [4] According to the CIA World Fact Book, 76% of the residents are Muslim, 9% are Christian, other (primarily Hindu and Buddhist, less than 5% of the population consists of Parsi, Baha'i, Druze, Sikh, Ahmadi, Ismaili, Dawoodi Bohra Muslim, and Jewish) 15%. [5]
The Dubai courts have also stated that non-Muslims are "required to respect Sharia law in Dubai." [ 14 ] In 2016, Ras Al Khaimah courts would now accept English language judgements in dispute resolution services, specifically aimed at business and investments in the region. [ 15 ]
Sharia law is the principal source of law for Muslim family law. Sharia courts have exclusive jurisdiction to hear family disputes, including matters involving divorce, inheritances, child custody, child abuse and guardianship for Muslims in the UAE. [14] All other laws are based on civil law. [15]
However, the judicial system allows for different types of law, depending on the case. Sharia forms the basis for judicial decisions in most family law matters for Muslims, such as marriage and divorce, and inheritance for Muslims. However, in the case of non-Muslims or noncitizens, the laws of their home country apply, rather than Sharia. [4]
Sharia courts have exclusive jurisdiction over Muslim family law matters such as marriage, divorce, child custody, and inheritance. [167] [168] Muslim women must receive permission from a male guardian to marry and remarry. This requirement is derived from Sharia law and has been federal law since 2005. [167]
Sharia by country, a religious law forming part of the Islamic tradition. ... Pages in category "Sharia by country" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of ...