Legal Pluralism Theories and Their Position in Islamic Law

یادداشت: عنوان فارسی: نظریه های کثرت گرایی حقوقی و جایگاه آنها در حقوق اسلامی.
The concept of “legal pluralism,” which emerged as a practice during the Imperial periods in the past, is being widely debated as a critical notion in our current postmodern era. Legal pluralism contradicts the centralized view of law. Therefore, the phenomenon of legal pluralism has been at the center of legal debates in democratic societies due to its undeniable relationship with the concept of democracy. In this article, we will delve deep into the concept of legal pluralism and attempt to trace its evolution throughout history. Additionally, we will refer to in-depth discussions among scholars regarding the position of legal pluralism in Islamic law and the ideas surrounding Islamic jurisprudence.
Keywords: Legal History , Legal Pluralism , Historical Development of Legal Pluralism, Islamic Law , Legal Pluralism in Islam