Women <i>Quazi</i> in a Minority Context: An Overview of Sri Lankan Experience

A woman&#8217;s eligibility to be appointed as a judge in Shariah courts in Muslim societies has been a debated issue for decades. Although some Muslim majority countries, including Arab countries, have allowed women judges (<i>Qudath</i>) in Shariah courts, the Muslim Religious Lead...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Ismath Ramzy, Simin Ghavifekr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Societies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/9/1/13