THE EFFECTS OF DURESS ON CONTRACT UNDER ISLAMIC LAW

Abstract

This paper seeks to discuss the effect of duress on contracts under Islamic law. It will first touch on the meaning of duress both from literal and legal points of views. The
classification of the concept is equally important to be explained. Finally, the question of whether the existence of duress will have any effect on the validity of a contract would be dealt with. In doing so, opinions from various school of Islamic law will be consulted and examined accordingly.