FOUNDING AND WORK OF THE SHARIAT JUDICIAL SCHOOL IN SARAJEVO IN 1887 WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF APPLICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SHARIAT LAW

Abstract

Based on the relevant legal historical literature and sources, this work examines the issues relating to the founding and work of the Shairat Judicial School in Sarajevo in 1887 within the context of application and development of the Shariat law. Shariat Judicial School in Sarajevo was founded with a goal to educate judges and other Muslim officials. Curriculum and work of the school was a reflection of the position of the Habsburg government and Bosniak leadership that judges should possess knowledge of the Shariat disciplines and understanding of the European continental (Austrian) law and rights. The Statute on the Organization of the school for the Shariat judges in Sarajevo was proclaimed by the Order of the National Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina of 14 May 1887 no. 23.972. It was approved by the supreme ruling on 17 April 1887. The Shariat Judicial School in Sarajevo commenced formally with its work on 19 December 1887.