Konstribusi Syariah Dalam Pembentukan Undang-Undang di Negara Brunei Darussalam

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the position in the system of sharia law in Brunei. This study is important to know the law that implemented in Brunei, which partly derived than English. Before the arrival of the British, Brunei in principle have their own Islamic law written in the Qanun Brunei, Brunei Customary Law and also has its own sharia court. But when the British came, little by little they introduced Islamic law into their own laws. Kadi Court abolished realized in 1906, when the law they kept changing. However, efforts to keep the law of Islam continues. Factors that affect the practice of Islamic law in Brunei is not only the public but also the desire of the King of Brunei. With a strong desire among government and society, Islamic law can be enforced.