The Influence of Colonial and Traditional Legal Systems on Religious Courts in Egypt and Yemen
Keywords:
colonial law, legal adoption, legal reform, religious courts, traditional lawAbstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of colonial and traditional legal systems on religious courts in Egypt and Yemen. The scope of the research includes a review of legal history, a comparison of judicial structures, and an analysis of the socio-legal dynamics shaping religious courts in both countries. The methodology employed is qualitative, using a literature review approach that involves analyzing primary data from legal documents and secondary data from scholarly literature. The findings indicate that, despite efforts to integrate colonial and traditional laws, both countries face tensions and challenges in this process. In Egypt, colonial law has been more extensively adopted within the judicial structure, while Yemen exhibits stronger resistance to colonial influence and maintains local traditions. The conclusion of this study is that a better understanding of the legal dynamics in Egypt and Yemen can provide valuable insights for other Muslim countries in managing external influences within their legal systems. This study also emphasizes the importance of considering local contexts in legal reforms and the need for policies that respect local traditions while still promoting modernization.
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