Strengthening Mediation in Neighbourhood Dispute: An Islamic input

Syaimaa Asbullah; Mohd Dani  Mohamad; Sharifah Fadylawaty  Syed Abdullah; Mohd Solahuddin  Shahruddin

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI5.2924

Authors

Syaimaa Asbullah Postgraduate Student, Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Mohd Dani Mohamad Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Sharifah Fadylawaty Syed Abdullah Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40400, Selangor, Malaysia.
Mohd Solahuddin Shahruddin Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, 40400, Selangor, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI5.2924

Keywords:

built environment; mediation; neighbourhood disputes; sulh

Abstract

Mediation (sulh) is a method of dispute resolution that has just been revived and gaining traction currently. In Malaysia, the implementation of sulh is limited to the resolution of matrimonial disputes. This solution has proven to be effective as it confirms the understanding of the parties. This paper explores the role of sulh in resolving neighbourhood disputes in the built environment from an Islamic perspective. This qualitative study uses the content analysis method of Kitab Al-Ghayah Wa Nihayah. It was found that integrating sulh helps reduce legal disputes and strive for the social welfare of society.

Keywords: built environment; mediation; neighbourhood disputes; sulh

eISSN: 2398-4287 Â© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peerâ€“review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI5.2924