Islamic law considerations in mediation and drafting of parenting plans (2 FAMAC CPD points)
Family mediators increasingly encounter matters where Islamic law and cultural considerations play an important role in resolving parenting and family disputes. This insightful workshop, presented by Prof Muneer Abduroaf, will explore the intersection of Islamic law and South African family mediation, with a particular focus on the practical considerations that arise when mediating disputes and drafting parenting plans involving Muslim families.
Drawing on his extensive academic expertise, legal practice, and community leadership, Prof Abduroaf will provide mediators with valuable guidance on navigating religious and legal considerations in a culturally sensitive and legally informed manner. This session will equip practitioners with a deeper understanding of the issues that may influence parenting arrangements, enabling them to facilitate more effective, respectful, and sustainable outcomes for families.
2 September 2026 from 18:00 – 20:00 (online)
Cost: R250 (Members) R300 (Non-members)
Presented by Prof Muneer Abduroaf, a prominent figure in the field of law, particularly in the areas of Islamic Law, Succession Law, Family Law, and Procedural Law. He is an Associate Professor at the University of the Western Cape and holds various legal qualifications, including an LLD, LLM, LLB, and Diploma in Arabic Linguistics. His academic career is marked by his role as a CRL Rights Commissioner, a marriage officer, and his involvement with the Muslim Personal Law Unit within the Centre for Legal Integration in Africa (CLIA). Prof Abduroaf is also an editor for the Asy-Syariah Journal and regularly peer-reviews for local and international journals. His work extends beyond academia, as he serves as an Imam and Executive Council Member of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), contributing to community leadership and legal governance.
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9_XvoPdbq2qHyGFEkzX2ILytwancPvCfCloqTRE58ldEB1A/viewform