The Controversy of Islamic Family Law in Tunisia: Between Sharia Tradition and State Modernization
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Controversy, Islamic Family Law, Law ReformAbstract
This study examines the controversies surrounding Islamic family law in Tunisia, which sits at the intersection of sharia tradition and state modernization. Tunisia is known as one of the countries in the Muslim world that progressively reformed family law through the adoption of the Majallah Al-Ahwal Al-Shakhsiyyah or Code of Personal Status (CPS) in 1956. This codification prohibited the practice of polygamy, granted women the right to divorce, and affirmed the principle of gender equality, sparking debate among scholars, Islamic activists, and the wider public. This article analyzes the historical, political and ideological roots behind the reform and its impact on family law practice. Using a qualitative approach, this study collected data through library research by analyzing how the conflict between sharia tradition and Tunisian secularism shaped Tunisia's unique family law landscape, while creating controversy over the legitimacy of the reform within the framework of Islamic law.
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