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Book Title: Research Handbook on Islamic Law and Society
Editor(s): Hosen, Nadirsyah
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781781003053
Section: Chapter 2
Section Title: The application of kafala in the West
Author(s): Mclean Eadie, Kieran
Number of pages: 29
Abstract/Description:
This chapter examines the issues of Kafala, of providing support for orphans, in the West. Kafala has become controversial in recent times, as it involves the issues of child adoption for migration purposes to Western countries. It discusses the practice and focuses on the difficulties with meeting all the requirements provided by Shari’ah, immigration law and international law.
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