Evaluation of Family Law Reform in Muslim-Majority Countries and Somali: The Case of Somali Socialist Family Law Reforms towards Women’s Rights

Authors : Abdighani Abdikarim Ahmed

Pages : 35-46

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Publication Date : 2024-07-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Studying Muslim family law is essential for understanding the legal and cultural frameworks that influence family dynamics in Muslim-majority countries. While there is extensive research on Muslim family law reforms and women’s rights, there is a notable scarcity of literature focusing on the rights of minors and guardians, as well as women’s maintenance rights, particularly in Somalia. This study examines Somalia’s socialist period and compares it with family law reforms in other Muslim-majority countries, such as Pakistan and Turkey, to present the variation of women’s rights in various contexts. This study also seeks to examine the dynamics between the socialist government, women’s groups, and Somali Islamic scholars in the implementation of family law reforms. The research methodology involves a thorough review of relevant literature and historical records, focusing on legal texts and scholarly discourse to analyze these reforms. The findings reveal that failures in the Family Law underscore the need for reforms that align with cultural and religious values. Somalia’s eventual return to Sharia law for family matters underscores the necessity of aligning legal systems with the values of the communities they serve.
Keywords : Sosyalizm, İslam, Aile Hukuku Reformu, Kadın Hakları, Somali