TY  - JOUR
ID  - digilib73462
UR  - https://doi.org/10.22219/ljih.v33i2.40916
IS  - 2
A1  - Muhammad Nur, -
A1  - Ibnor Azli Ibrahim, -
A1  - Siti Maymanatun Nisa, -
A1  - Muhammad Adib Alfarisi, -
A1  - Dedy Afriadi, -
N2  - This study critically examines the integration of Sharia and civil law in Brunei Darussalam,  focusing  on  institutional  frictions,  normative  conflicts,  and  the challenges  of  balancing  Islamic  legitimacy  with  social  cohesion.  The  research analyses structural tensions within the dual legal systemandproposes actionable solutions  to  strengthen  coherence  and  public  trust.  Employing  a  qualitative methodologythatcomprisesdocument analysis, expert interviews, and case studies, the study examinesthe functioning pattern of coexistence betweenSharia and civil law in practice and its implications for legal stakeholders. The findings reveal that the integration process generates structural ambiguities, overlapping jurisdictions, and  uneven  societal  acceptance,  particularly  among  women  and  non-Muslim minorities. Theseissues highlightthe need for targeted reforms to ensure fairness and inclusivity. The study concludes that sustainable integration requires concrete steps: harmonisingthe  Shariah  Penal  Code  Order  2013  with  the  Civil  Penal Code,  revising  discriminatory  provisions  in  family  law,  anddeveloping  a  Joint Judicial Guideline to clarify  jurisdictional boundaries between Syariah and  civil courts. By advancing these recommendations, the research emphasises that inclusive policy dialogue and cross-institutional collaboration must culminate in substantive legal  reforms  rather  than  rhetorical  commitments.  In  doing  so,  it  contributes  to broader  debates  on  Islamic  legal  reform  and  governance  in  Muslim-majoritycountriesthat are facingsimilar dynamics
VL  - 33
TI  - Negotiating Legal Pluralism: Sharia and Civil Law Integration in Brunei Darussalam
AV  - public
EP  - 552
Y1  - 2025/09//
PB  - Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
JF  - LEGALITY: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum
KW  - Brunei Darussalam; Governance and   Justice; Islamic Legal   Integration; Sharia Law; Legal Pluralism
SN  - ISSN (Print) 0854-6509-ISSN (Online) 2549-4600
SP  - 535
ER  -