- Statement of the Problem Scope and Limitations of the Study - Objective of the Study - Significance of the Study

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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. 11 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. 12

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