The Islamic System of Judiciary in the Quran

The administration of justice requires clear rules for evaluating claims, establishing evidence, and resolving disputes. Islamic jurisprudence has developed detailed discussions of these responsibilities. This work examines judicial principles through Qurʾānic references and legal reasoning, paying particular attention to the limits placed upon a judge's authority.

About the Book

The Islamic System of Judiciary in the Quran by Ayatullah Jawadi Amuli, translated by Batool Ispahany, examines principles of adjudication within Islamic law.

The work is associated with Al-Tawhid Islamic Journal.

Its discussion emphasizes that judicial decisions must follow recognized legal criteria rather than the unrestricted personal discretion of a judge.

These criteria include evidence, oaths, admissions, and the judge's knowledge.

The text also refers to qasāmah, a procedure involving oaths in particular cases where the evidence is insufficient or inconclusive.

Such discussions illustrate the importance of procedural requirements within Islamic jurisprudence.

A significant subject is the use of drawing lots when conflicting claims cannot otherwise be resolved.

The author distinguishes between using lots to determine a religious ruling and using them to allocate competing rights under particular circumstances.

This distinction is essential because a procedure used to settle a dispute does not necessarily establish the underlying legal truth.

Jawadi Amuli examines Qurʾānic references to drawing lots, including the account concerning responsibility for Mary and the account of Prophet Jonah.

These passages provide the scriptural basis for considering the legal significance of the practice.

The discussion also recognizes that the circumstances described in Qurʾānic narratives do not automatically correspond to judicial proceedings.

The work therefore connects scriptural interpretation with the technical reasoning of Islamic jurisprudence.

Its particular focus is the relationship between judicial procedure, recognized evidence, and the appropriate use of Qurʾānic examples.

What You Will Discover

• The legal responsibilities of judges in Islamic jurisprudence.
• The role of evidence, oaths, and admissions.
• The significance of a judge's knowledge.
• The procedure of qasāmah in particular disputes.
• The restricted use of drawing lots in adjudication.
• Qurʾānic passages concerning Mary and Prophet Jonah.

Who Is This Book For?

This work is suitable for students of Islamic law, researchers in Qurʾānic legal interpretation, and readers interested in judicial procedure. It is particularly valuable for examining how scriptural references are used in technical discussions of Islamic adjudication.