al-Qanatir: International Journal of Islamic Studies

AN EPISTEMOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE NEW AGE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ISLAMIC EPISTEMOLOGY: A STUDY OF THE WORK INSIDE THE NEW AGE BY RANDALL BAER

2026-02-23T13:52:11+08:00

This study aims to analyze the New Age Movement (NAM) from the perspective of Islamic epistemology by using Randall Baer’s work Inside the New Age (1989) as the primary source of analysis. The movement represents a modern spiritual phenomenon that has expanded widely in contemporary society, particularly through discourses on self-development, non-religious spirituality, consciousness science, and holistic health. This study adopts a qualitative approach that focuses on critical textual content analysis of the internal experiences disclosed by Randall Baer as a former key leader of the movement. The focus of the study is to identify its epistemological foundations, such as concepts of sources of knowledge and authority of truth, as well as other related themes, by comparing them with the framework of Islamic epistemology grounded in tawhid, revelation (wahy), reason guided by revelation, and the hierarchy of knowledge. The findings of the study indicate that the epistemology of the New Age Movement is subjective in nature, rejecting revelation as a source of knowledge while elevating inner experience as an absolute source of truth. It also promotes notions of pantheism, monism, and self-deification when examined against evidence from classical and contemporary Islamic scholars. In addition, the movement reflects an epistemological crisis and a loss of adab as described by Al-Attas, wherein humans are positioned as the centre of truth and the absolute source of knowledge from God is denied. This worldview cannot be Islamized because its foundations fundamentally contradict the principles of Islamic creed (aqidah) and the Islamic worldview. Therefore, this study is able to refute the fundamental basis of NAM spirituality, namely subjective mystical experience, the rejection of the authority of revelation, and the construction of spirituality through speculation and religious innovation, thereby addressing the challenges of modern spirituality within the context of the Muslim community in Malaysia.

Abstrak
Kajian ini adalah untuk menganalisis New Age Movement (NAM) atau Gerakan Zaman Baru daripada aspek Epistemologi Islam dengan menggunakan karya Randall Baer yang berjudul Inside the New Age (1989) sebagai sumber primer kajian. Gerakan ini adalah satu fenomena spiritual moden yang berkembang luas dalam masyarakat kontemporari terutamanya melalui wacana pembangunan diri, spiritualiti bebas agama, sains kesedaran dan kesihatan holistik. Kajian ini berpandukan kepada pendekatan kualitatif yang memberikan penumpuan kepada analisis teks kandungan secara kritikal terhadap pengalaman dalaman yang didedahkan oleh penulis Randall Baer sebagai bekas pemimpin utama Gerakan tersebut. Fokus utama kajian adalah untuk mengenal pasti asas epistemologinya seperti konsep sumber ilmu dan autoriti kebenaran serta lain-lain tema kajian dengan membandingkan kerangka Epistemologi Islam yang berpaksikan tauhid, wahyu, akal yang dipayungi wahyu serta martabat ilmu. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa epistemologi NAM bersifat subjektif yang menolak sumber wahyu sebaliknya mengangkat pengalaman batin sebagai sumber kebenaran mutlak di samping membawa fahaman panteisme, monisme dan penuhanan diri apabila dibandingkan dengan dalil-dalil daripada sarjana Islam klasik dan kontemporari. Selain itu, wujudnya krisis epistemologi dan kehilangan adab sepertimana yang diterangkan oleh Al-Attas yang meletakkan manusia sebagai pusat kebenaran dan penafian sumber ilmu yang mutlak daripada Tuhan. Fahaman ini juga tidak boleh diislamisasikan kerana asasnya telah bercanggah dengan prinsip akidah dan pandangan alam Islam. Oleh itu, kajian ini dapat menolak asas utama spiritualisme NAM iaitu pengalaman mistik subjektif, penolakan autoriti wahyu dan pembinaan spiritualiti melalui spekulasi serta inovasi agama, justeru dapat menangani cabaran spiritualiti moden dalam konteks masyarakat Muslim di Malaysia.

GUIDELINES COMPLIANCE ON ENTERTAINMENT CONTROL IN KELANTAN

2026-04-21T05:59:49+08:00

Entertainment is not a foreign concept to the general public. In fact, several studies have shown that entertainment is a fundamental aspect of human life. Islam itself does not prohibit entertainment, provided that it adheres to the boundaries prescribed by Shariah law. Nevertheless, in today’s increasingly complex socio-cultural environment, many members of the Muslim community; particularly among the youth, have become influenced by Western cultural norms, especially the hedonistic lifestyle. In response to this, the Kelantan State Government has established specific guidelines and enacted legislation concerning cultural, artistic, and entertainment-related activities.Thus, this study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of enforcement mechanisms and the level of compliance by event organisers and the general public with the guidelines issued by the Kelantan State Government. The primary objective is to ensure that entertainment activities are conducted in accordance with Islamic principles and within the legal framework provided. A qualitative methodology was employed in this study, including document analysis of official circulars, gazettes, enactments, and state-issued guidelines. Additionally, the research involved library-based study and fieldwork, including interviews with relevant government officers. It is hoped that this study will contribute to academic discourse in the fields of arts and entertainment from an Islamic perspective, while also enhancing public understanding of the principles governing permissible forms of entertainment in Islam. Findings indicate that the existing legal frameworks and guidelines have played a significant role in regulating entertainment activities in Kelantan, ensuring they remain consistent with Islamic values. However, the study also identifies several challenges, such as inadequate monitoring of non-compliant organisers and inconsistencies in the implementation and enforcement of the established guidelines.

Abstrak

Hiburan bukanlah aktiviti yang asing dalam kalangan masyarakat awam,bahkan terdapat kajian mengatakan manusia ini memerlukan hiburan dalam hidup. Islam sama sekali tidak melarang manusia untuk berhibur asalkan mengikut batas syarak yang telah digariskan. Namun pada zaman yang serba mencabar ini, masyarakat Islam terutamanya golongan muda sudah terjebak dengan pengaruh budaya Barat yang melalaikan seumpama budaya Hedonisme. Justeru Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan telah menyediakan garis panduan serta Enakmen khusus berkait dengan aktiviti atau konsert yang berbentuk kebudayaan, keseniaan dan hiburan. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tahap keberkesanan penguatkuasaan, pematuhan pihak penganjur dan masyarakat awam terhadap garis panduan yang telah ditetapkan oleh Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan bagi memastikan aktiviti hiburan yang dianjurkan mengikut syariat Islam dan tidak melanggar garis panduan.Kajian ini menggunakan metodologi kualitatif dengan membuat analisis dokumen daripada surat pekeliling, warta, enakmen dan garis panduan yang dikeluarkan oleh Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan, kaedah perpustakaan serta kajian lapangan melalui temubual pegawai yang terlibat. Diharapkan agar kajian ini dapat membantu para pengkaji berkaitan kesenian dan hiburan seterusnya menambahkan lagi kefahaman berkenaan garis panduan berhibur dalam Islam kepada masyarakat awam. Hasil kajian mendapati bahawa undang-undang serta garis panduan berhibur telah membantu mengawal aktiviti hiburan di Kelantan dengan memastikan ia selaras dengan prinsip Islam. Namun, terdapat cabaran dalam penguatkuasaan kerana kekurangan pemantauan terhadap penganjur yang tidak mematuhi garis panduan serta berlakunya ketidakseragaman dalam pelaksanaan dan pemantauan.

AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF BLENDED SILK FABRIC FOR MEN'S USE: AN ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY FATWA

2026-04-21T06:41:05+08:00

Silk-based clothing presents a current challenge in the textile industry, particularly for Muslim men. According to several Islamic legal evidences (dalil syarak), the prohibition of pure silk for men is clearly established. However, difficulties arise in determining the ruling, especially when it involves fabrics blended with pure silk and other non-silk materials. There is also ambiguity regarding the permissible proportion of silk allowed by Islamic law. Therefore, this article aims to clarify the definition of silk according to Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), identify the types of blended silk batik available in the market, and analyze fatwas regarding the use of blended and synthetic silk. The research uses a qualitative methodology with data collection methods including document analysis, observation, interviews, and FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy) laboratory analysis. The study’s findings indicate that the Islamic ruling on blended silk is determined based on the proportion of pure silk contained in the product. The rulings on blended silk can be categorized as follows: (1) haram (prohibited) – if the silk content is greater than other materials, (2) permissible – if the silk content is less than the other materials, (3) also permissible – if the silk content is equal to that of other materials. Laboratory results found that blended silk elements in the market fall into a different category than pure silk. The study also proposes the development of a silk detection tool to assist in more accurate and rapid identification of silk content.

Abstrak

Pakaian berasaskan sutera merupakan antara cabaran terkini dalam industri tekstil khususnya bagi kaum lelaki Islam. Menerusi beberapa dalil syarak, pengharaman sutera asli jelas diharamkan untuk lelaki. Namun demikian, timbul kesukaran untuk menentukan hukum khususnya apabila melibatkan fabrik yang dicampur antara sutera asli dan bahan selain sutera. Begitu juga mengenai jumlah kadar yang dibenarkan oleh syarak untuk dipakai. Justeru, artikel ini bertujuan menjelaskan definisi sutera menurut fiqh, mengenalpasti jenis-jenis batik sutera campuran yang terdapat di pasaran, dan menganalisis fatwa pemakaian sutera campuran dan sintetik. Metodologi kajian berbentuk kualitatif dengan kaedah pengumpulan data secara analisis dokumen, pemerhatian, temubual dan analisis makmal FTIR. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa penentuan hukum sutera campuran dibuat berdasarkan kepada kadar sutera asli yang terkandung dalam produk sutera. Hukum sutera campuran boleh dikategorikan seperti berikut: 1) haram – sekiranya kandungan sutera lebih banyak daripada yang lain, 2) harus – sekiranya kandungan sutera lebih sedikit daripada yang lain, 3) harus juga sekiranya kandungan sutera sama banyak dengan yang lain. Dapatan makmal mendapati elemen sutera campuran di pasaran, berada dalam kategori yang berbeza dengan sutera asli. Kajian ini turut mencadangkan pembangunan alat pengesan sutera bagi membantu pengenalpastian kandungan yang lebih tepat dan pantas.

PARAMETERS OF CONTEMPORARY FATWA IN THE MUSLIM MINORITY COUNTRY

2025-08-26T10:42:43+08:00

This article discusses the parameters or fundamental principles in issuing contemporary fatwas, particularly for Muslim minorities residing in non-Muslim countries. Muslim minority communities living in secular nations face various socio-legal and cultural challenges that are significantly different from those experienced by Muslims in majority-Muslim societies. Therefore, fatwa institutions and authoritative muftis must adopt a framework that is aligned with the contemporary realities of these communities. The objective of this study is to identify five key parameters in contemporary fatwa issuance: maqasid al-shariah (as the foundation for assessing public interest or maslahah), i‘tibar al-waqi‘ (consideration of current realities), fiqh al-aqalliyyat (minority fiqh), taysir (facilitation), and ijtihad jama‘i (collective ijtihad). This study also examines the application of these principles by fatwa institutions such as the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR) and the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS). Employing a qualitative scoping analysis, the study analyzes the content of fatwa literature and resolutions issued by these institutions. The findings show that the application of parameters is essential to ensure that fatwas remain contextually relevant, balanced, and aligned with the higher objectives of Islamic law (maqasid al-shariah), while also addressing the evolving needs of Muslim minorities. This research is crucial in reinforcing the legitimacy, consistency, and clarity of contemporary fatwa practices within the context of Muslim minority communities.

Abstrak
Artikel ini membincangkan dawabit atau prinsip-prinsip asas dalam pengeluaran fatwa kontemporari terutamanya bagi umat Islam minoriti yang menetap di negara bukan Islam. Komuniti minoriti Islam yang hidup dalam negara sekular berdepan dengan pelbagai cabaran sosio-perundangan dan budaya yang sangat berbeza berbanding dengan masyarakat Islam majoriti. Oleh itu, institusi fatwa dan para mufti yang berautoriti perlu menggunakan kerangka yang bersesuaian dengan realiti kehidupan semasa mereka. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenal pasti lima prinsip utama dawabit dalam pengeluaran fatwa kontemporari iaitu: maqasid syariah, i‘tibar al-waqi‘ (memahami realiti semasa), fiqh al-aqalliyyat (fiqh minoriti), taysir (kemudahan) dan ijtihad jama‘i (ijtihad kolektif). Kajian ini turut meneliti aplikasi dawabit tersebut dalam institusi fatwa seperti European Council for Fatwa Research (ECFR) dan Majlis Ulama Islam Singapura (MUIS). Kajian ini menggunakan kaedah kualitatif analsis peninjauan dengan menyelusuri kandungan terhadap karya-karya literatur fatwa serta resolusi institusi tersebut. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa aplikasi dawabit sangat penting untuk memastikan fatwa kekal relevan dengan konteks semasa, seimbang dan selaras dengan matlamat utama syariah, serta memenuhi keperluan umat Islam minoriti yang sentiasa berubah. Kajian ini penting dalam mengukuhkan legitimasi, konsistensi dan kejelasan amalan fatwa kontemporari dalam konteks umat Islam minoriti.

AN APPLICATION OF MAQASID SYARIAH IN ISLAMIC MEDICAL CLINIC: AN ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AT UiTM JOHOR BRANCH

2026-04-01T15:22:16+08:00

Islamic Medical Clinic program is an initiative of the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Johor Branch to provide the community with an understanding of the needs of Islamic treatment. Islamic treatment is the mainstay that was taught by the Prophet Muhammad SAW using the holy verses of the Quran and hadith. The study used a qualitative approach through a combination of literature and field research methods. Field data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with Islamic medical practitioners and direct observation of the implementation of the clinic program. The study findings showed that the implementation of this clinic fulfills the five main elements of Maqasid al-Syariah, namely safeguarding religion, life, intellect, lineage and property through a treatment approach based on ruqyah, faith education, ethical compliance and the concept of welfare that meets the needs of patients. In conclusion, further research is proposed using a quantitative approach involving more Islamic treatment centers to empirically evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment.

Abstrak

Klinik Perubatan Islam merupakan inisiatif Akademi Pengajian Islam Kontemporari (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Johor bagi memberikan kefahaman kepada komuniti tentang keperluan rawatan Islam. Rawatan Islam menjadi tunjang utama yang telah diajarkan oleh Rasulullah SAW dengan menggunakan ayat-ayat suci al-Quran dan hadis. Kajian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif melalui gabungan kaedah kepustakaan dan kajian lapangan. Data lapangan diperoleh melalui temu bual separa berstruktur bersama pengamal perubatan Islam serta pemerhatian langsung terhadap pelaksanaan program klinik. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa pelaksanaan klinik ini memenuhi kelima-lima elemen utama Maqasid al-Syariah iaitu menjaga agama, nyawa, akal, keturunan dan harta melalui pendekatan rawatan berasaskan rukyah, pendidikan akidah, pematuhan etika serta konsep kebajikan yang memenuhi keperluan pesakit. Sebagai penutup, kajian lanjutan dicadangkan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif yang melibatkan lebih banyak pusat rawatan Islam untuk menilai keberkesanan rawatan ini secara empirikal.

SHARIAH COMPLIANT MORTGAGE PRODUCTS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ISLAMIC BANKS

2026-03-26T08:21:33+08:00

This research analyses the participation of Shariah-compliant mortgage products in enhancing financial inclusion in Nigeria within the context of four full-fledged Islamic banks; Jaiz Bank Plc, TAJBank Ltd, Lotus Bank Ltd and The Alternative Bank. Data were collected from 15 management staff member across all key departments related to mortgage via semi-structured interview and analysed using NVivo thematic techniques. The results showed that Shari’ah compliance (53.33%) and transparency (46.67%) are the most influential variables on financial inclusion, which enhances trust among the unbanked people by prohibiting riba and enabling fairness and risk-sharing. Other drivers consist of affordable housing initiatives, no hidden fees, variety of products, and partnerships with state governments. These features have allowed Islamic banks to penetrate the unbanked population and complemented Nigeria’s alarming housing deficit. The research concludes that Islamic mortgage products represent an ethical, asset-backed, and inclusionary alternative to conventional finance with the ability to drastically decrease financial exclusion. Expand targeted rural outreach, flexible repayment structures, digital service expansion and hybrid contract models to strengthen accessibility and sustainability.

TOWARD AN ISLAMIC MORAL-ECONOMY READING OF UNGKU AZIZ’S DEVELOPMENT THOUGHT

2026-02-12T16:58:14+08:00

This paper explores the development of a moral-economy approach to Malaysia based on the Islamic theory of development as expressed by Ungku Aziz, Sarong Index. It argues that Ungku Aziz offers a plausible alternative to growth-based development by establishing the economic policy in the ethical purpose, social justice, and institutional responsibility. Based on his texts on poverty, education, rural development, and nation building, the article reinvents his conception of development as implicitly organized around maqad sharieah, especially safeguarding against poverty, livelihood, knowledge and social bonding. It is brought out that the core of the argument is that Ungku Aziz understood development as human based process where markets, the state and social institutions serve as means as opposed to ends; economic effectiveness is thus secondary to moral responsibility and distributive justice. The paper contextualises this philosophy in the post colonial developmental process in Malaysia and shows how this philosophy is applicable to the current problems of inequality, financialisation and policy fragmentation. The paper adopts a qualitative interpretive design based on textual and policy analysis. The analysis suggests that his approach can be interpreted as a form of Islamic moral economy that is pragmatic, policy based, and institutionally-based and not just normative. The paper ends by stating that reconsidering the Islamic philosophy of development in the writings of Ungku Aziz can add value to the ongoing discussion of sustainable and inclusive development in Malaysia by recovering the ethics as a key type of economic argumentation.

THE THE PRINCIPLE OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY AND THE PROBLEMS OF ITS APPLICATION IN PALESTINE IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAMIC LAW

2025-08-16T07:06:57+08:00

The role of the judiciary is to adjudicate cases and resolve disputes. To achieve this, judges must be independent, impartial, and free from any external influence or authority. The Palestinian legislator has explicitly enshrined the principle of judicial independence in the Palestinian Basic Law and other legislation related to the judiciary. However, several challenges hinder the optimal application of the principle of judicial independence. This paper aims to elucidate these challenges and propose solutions by employing an inductive and analytical approach, considering Islamic jurisprudence's stance on judicial independence. This paper concludes that Islamic jurisprudence predates modern legal systems in emphasising the principle of judicial independence and providing safeguards for its enforcement. Additionally, legal provisions of judicial independence often contain ambiguities and lack clarity, especially concerning the regulation of the relationship between the judiciary and other authorities. The paper recommends the full implementation of the principle of judicial independence and the removal of any conflicting elements within the Palestinian judicial system. Such measures would have a significant impact on achieving justice.

إن وظيفة القضاء هي الفصل في القضايا وحل النزاعات. ولتحقيق ذلك يجب أن يكون القاضي مستقلاً وحيادياً ولا سلطان عليه لأحد. وقد نص المشرع الفلسطيني على مبدأ استقلال القضاء في القانون الأساسي الفلسطيني والتشريعات الأخرى المتعلقة بالسلطة القضائية. ومع ذلك ، هناك العديد من الإشكاليات التي تعيق التطبيق الأمثل لمبدأ استقلال القضاء. تهدف هذه الورقة البحثية إلى توضيح هذه الإشكاليات وكيفية معالجتها؛ وذلك باتباع المنهج الاستقرائي والتحليلي في ضوء موقف الشريعة الإسلامية من استقلال القضاء. وخلصت هذه الورقة إلى أن الشريعة الإسلامية سبقت القانون بقرون في نصها على مبدأ استقلال القضاء وتوفير الضمانات لتطبيقه. إضافة إلى ذلك، فإن النصوص القانونية المتعلقة بعمل القضاء تحتوي على غموض وعدم وضوح، خاصة فيما يتعلق بتنظيم العلاقة بين القضاء والسلطات الأخرى؛ مما أفسح المجال لانتهاك مبدأ استقلال القضاء. وتوصي هذه الورقة بالتطبيق الكامل لمبدأ استقلال القضاء، وإزالة كل ما يتعارض معه في النظام القضائي الفلسطيني، الأمر الذي سيكون له أثر كبير في تحقيق العدالة.

THE PREVALENCE RATES OF GIFTED STUDENTS IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN AND THEIR PREDICTION IN TERMS OF SOME VARIABLES

2026-03-30T15:46:45+08:00

The current study aimed to determine the prevalence rate of gifted students in the sixth grade in the Sultanate of Oman. The study also aimed to determine variables predicting academic achievement, gender and obtain prizes. The study sample was 3733 students (1205 males and 2528 females), who participated in the programs to detect talented students (793 students in the Tharwa 1, and 2940 students in the Tharwa 2). The Profile of Creative Abilities (PCA) "Student form" designed by Gail Ryser to acquaint the creative abilities of students in the age group of 5-14 years. The student form consists of two subtests: a- Drawing (measures 4 abilities: new elements, originality, orientation, perspective), and b- Categories (measures 2 abilities: fluency, flexibility). The validity and reliability in the Omani settings was obtained using a team of researchers at Sultan Qaboos University who applied and standardized it on a sample of 982 male and female students in the Sultanate of Oman. The results revealed that the prevalence rate of very superior level (according to the profile classification) 7.7% (3.2% in males, 9.9% in females). Using Stepwise Multiple Regression revealed two variables including achievement in mathematics, and the gender predicted level of student talent. In light of these results, a number of recommendations and suggestions were made.

ملخص البحث

استهدفت الدراسة الحالية تحديد معدل انتشار الطلبة الموهوبين في الصف السادس الأساسي في سلطنة عمان، وتحديد القدرة التنبؤية للتحصيل الدراسي في الصف الخامس الأساسي وجنس الطالب والحصول على الجوائز في مستوى الموهبة. بلغ حجم عينة الدراسة 3733 طالبا وطالبة من الطلبة المتفوقين تحصيليا (1205 من الذكور، و2528 من الإناث)، والذين شاركوا في برامج الكشف عن الطلبة الموهوبين في سلطنة عمان (793 طالبا وطالبة في برنامج ثروة 1، و2940 طالبا وطالبة في برنامج ثروة 2). تم تطبيق بروفايل القدرات الابداعية Profile of Creative Abilities (PCA) "نموذج الطالب" الذي أعدته جايل رايزر Gail Ryser، بهدف الكشف عن القدرات الابداعية عند الطلبة للفئة العمرية من 5-14 سنة. يتكون نموذج الطالب من اختبارين فرعيين وهما: أ- الرسم Drawing (يقيس 4 قدرات وهي: العناصر الجديدة، الأصالة، إعادة الصياغة، التعمق)، ب- الفئات Categories (يقيس قدرتين وهما: الطلاقة، المرونة). تتوافر في البروفايل مؤشرات صدق وثبات في البيئة العُمانية؛ حيث قام فريق من الباحثين بجامعة السلطان قابوس بتطبيقه وتقنينه على عينة حجمها 982 طالبا وطالبة في سلطنة عمان. كشفت النتائج إن معدل انتشار فئة متفوق جدًا (أعلى فئة وفقا لتصنيف البروفايل) 7.7% (3.2% لدى الذكور، 9.9% لدى الإناث)، وأما المتغيرات المُنبئة بالطلبة الموهوبين، فقد كشف الانحدار المتعدد التدريجي Stepwise Multiple Regression عن متغيرين وهما: التحصيل في الرياضيات، وجنس الطالب. وفي ضوء هذه النتائج تم الخروج بعدد من التوصيات والمقترحات.

PROPERTY RIGHTS OF STATELESS PERSONS IN KUWAIT BETWEEN ISLAMIC LAW AND KUWAITI LEGISLATION: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

2025-11-04T17:01:28+08:00

This paper examines the property rights of Kuwait’s stateless population (Bidun) through a comparative juristic–legal lens. On the Islamic law side, it frames ownership as a protected right grounded in maqāṣid -allocation, empowerment, and the prevention of harm and abuse- while recognizing narrowly tailored restrictions to safeguard public interest. On the positive-law side, it analyzes the Kuwaiti Civil Code rules on ownership and registration, documentary proof, and the special regime governing non-Kuwaiti real-estate ownership under Decree-Law No. 74/1979, together with company-law developments (including single-shareholder companies) and their relevance to Bidun status. The study also highlights under-addressed economic aspects -access to title, inheritance, finance, and commercial activity- showing how documentation and eligibility requirements, rather than the abstract recognition of ownership, primarily constrain Bidun’s effective enjoyment of property. Findings indicate a structural gap between doctrinal acknowledgment and practical attainability due to proof, registration, and capacity barriers. The paper proposes incremental, pragmatic reforms: streamlining documentary and registration pathways; time-bounding exceptional restrictions; enabling organized forms of ownership or regulated usufruct where long-standing ties to Kuwait are established; and preserving verification tools to maintain public order. Such steps aim to reconcile legal certainty with equity in a manner consistent with Kuwait’s legal framework and the objectives of Islamic law.

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يبحث هذا المقال الملكية والحقوق الاقتصادية لغير محددي الجنسية في الكويت بين الشريعة الإسلامية والقانون الكويتي، ويهدف إلى تأصيل حق الملكية وضوابط تقييده شرعًا، وتحليل البنية القانونية لاكتساب الملكية وإثباتها في القانون الكويتي، وبيان أثر القيود التشريعية والإجرائية على تمتع البدون بهذا الحق، وصولًا إلى اقتراح مسارات إصلاحية واقعية توازن بين مقتضيات النظام العام ومتطلبات العدالة. اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج التحليلي المقارن بالرجوع إلى مصادر الفقه ونصوص القانون وتطبيقاته، مع توظيف القراءة المقاصدية لفهم حدود التقييد المشروع للحقوق المالية وتحليل نظام التسجيل العقاري وتنظيم تملك غير الكويتيين وقواعد تأسيس الشركات وأثرها العملي. وتخلص الدراسة إلى أن الإشكال الرئيس لا يكمن في غياب الاعتراف النظري بحق الملكية، بل في العوائق العملية المتمثلة في شروط الإثبات والتوثيق، وضعف حجّية نظام التسجيل الشخصي، والقيود الخاصة بتملك غير الكويتيين للعقار، مما أوجد فجوة بين الإقرار القانوني المجرد وإمكان التمتع الفعلي بالحق وانعكس سلبًا على الاستقرار السكني والاقتصادي والاجتماعي. وتقترح الدراسة مسارًا إصلاحيًا متدرجًا يقوم على تبسيط إجراءات التوثيق والتسجيل ورفع كفاءتها، وضبط القيود الاستثنائية زمنيًا ومجاليًا، وتمكين صيغ منظّمة للتملك أو الانتفاع عند تحقق معايير إقامة مستقرة، مع الإبقاء على أدوات التحقق القانونية، بما يحقق التوازن بين سيادة القانون ومقاصد الشريعة في حفظ المال ومنع الضرر ويعزز العدالة والثقة في المنظومة القانونية.