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1.2 - Statement of the Problem
The researcher strived for explaining the Shari’ah Courts in Mindanao – Philippines. Specially, the researcher seeks out to answer the following, namely:
1. What is the origin of Shari’ah Courts in Mindanao – Philippines?
2. What are the Shari’ah Courts in Mindanao – Philippines?
3. What are the basic jurisdictions of the Shari’ah Courts in Mindanao – Philippines?
4. What are the Special Rules of Procedure governing the Shari’ah courts in
Mindanao
– Philippines?
1.3. Scope and Limitations of the Study
This research explained the Shari’ah Court Procedure in Mindanao – Philippines. Since there is no much time allotted to the researcher, this study was only limited to the
Shari’ah Court Procedure in Mindanao – Philippines. However, due to man’s beyond control, although it is motivating to cover some of the Court Procedure in Philippines, it
was only limited to the Special Rules of procedure Governing the Shari’ah Court Procedure.
1.4 - Objective of the Study
The objective of this study is very important. Among the Objectives of the present study are as follows:
1. To clarify and define the plight of the Shari’ah Courts in Mindanao Philippines to
the student and to those who love to seek about it. 2.
To know the origin of Shari’ah Courts in in Mindanao – Philippines. 3.
To identify the different Shari’ah Courts in Mindanao – Philippines.
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4. To find out the basic jurisdictions of Shari’ah Courts in Mindanao– Philippines.
5. To determine the special rules of procedure governing the Shari’ah Courts in
Mindanao – Philippines.
1.5 - Significance of the Study
This part of the study discusses the importance of knowing and understanding the Shari’ah Courts in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao A.R.M.M. – Philippines
practically and theoretically.
1.5.1 Practical
This section will provide brief description on the various significances of the study practically to the following:
1.
Teacher: The study will help teachers to have a deeper understanding on the
Shari’ah Courts in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao A.R.M.M. – Philippines. 2.
Student: The study will educate students regarding the Shari’ah Courts in
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao A.R.M.M. – Philippines.
3.
Practicing Shari’a Lawyers: The study is important to the practicing shari’ah
Lawyers. They will be aware of the origin, different kinds, basic jurisdictions and special rules of procedures governing the Shari’ah Courts in Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao A.R.M.M. – Philippines.
4.
Society: By this research andor study, community at large will be informed
about the Shari’ah Courts in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao A.R.M.M. – Philippines where they can file and complain their concerns regarding their personal
affairs.
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1.5.2 Theoretical
This section will provide brief description on the various significances of the study theoretically to the following:
1.
As a Reference: The study can be used as a reference and or review
materials towards the Shari’ah Courts in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao A.R.M.M.
– Philippines. 2.
As a Guide: The study will benefit and help the future researchers as their guide
in studying the field of Shari’ah Courts in the Philippines. This study can also be used in future study of the future researcher. They can likewise gain new perspective by being
aware of the said study. 3.
As a basis for Decision Making: findings of this study can serve as a basis for
decision making and in the formulation of policies on matters related to Islamic Court Procedure.
1.6 - Previous Studies 1.6.1 Introduction