ظاهرة كثرة الطلاق في زنجبار أسبابها وحلولها

دراسة تطبيقية فى محكمة القضاء الشرعي

Abstract

This paper deals with the phenomenon of frequent divorces in Zanzibar, causes and solutions: “A Study on the Court of Sharia Judiciary”. This paper comprises six sections with introduction and conclusion. It presents a historical overview of Zanzibar with its geographical, religious, social, economic and educational setup.  

It presents the emergence of the Sharia court in the history of the Zanzibar judicial system, the reasons and the impact of its establishment, its judicial role in settling disputes. Prominent Zanzibar Chief Kadhis are also mentioned in the paper. It also deals with the definition of divorce in language and terminology and explains the reasons for divorce in religious, economic, social, educational and family terms. 

Further, the paper deals with social, educational, family and religious challenges emanating from the phenomenon of divorce and the judicial measures that are taken to solve them. The paper concludes with results and recommendations