Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Anwendung islamischen Rechts durch deutsche Gerichte und Behörden

Abstract

The article examines the application of Islamic law by German courts and administrative authorities. It first outlines the circumstances under which Islamic-influenced foreign law may be applied under the rules of private international law and il­lustrates these principles through various areas of Islamic family law, such as mar­riage, divorce, and financial settlement claims, where German law provides differentiated responses. Finally, the article identifies the fields in which elements of Islamic law can be regarded as compatible with German law while operating within its framework.