Labor Strike from the Perspective of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Law

Authors

Hassan Mohammed Al-Rifai, Associate Professor in the subjects of Islamic economics and jurisprudence of the financial and banking transactions; University of Sharjah, College of Sharia and Islamic StudiesFollow

Abstract

This thesis is about thelabor strike in terms of the jurisprudence and law. It includes the following topics:  To define of the “labor strike” in terms of its jurisprudential and legal concept and adaptation.  To set forth the effects of the “labor strike” in terms of law on both, labor contract signed between the striking workers and their employer, and the employer’s obligations towards his customers.  To display and discuss the Islamic jurisprudence’s attitude towards the “labor strike” through indicating the opinion of a group of contemporary scholars who allows labor strike.  Then, to display and discuss the opinion of another group who forbids it, till reaching the preponderant decision in this matter. While presenting the foresaid topic, the thesis will display, the position of the Labor strike in some of the civil laws; as well as their attitude towards these labors’ actions. As examples of man-made laws, the thesis will mention the Egyptian, Lebanese and Emirati laws; as in their constitutional laws and labor laws.

Recommended Citation

Al-Rifai, Hassan Mohammed (2017) "Labor Strike from the Perspective of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Law," UAEU Law Journal: Vol. 2017: No. 69, Article 4.
Available at: https://scholarworks.uaeu.ac.ae/sharia_and_law/vol2017/iss69/4