Mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution which is both recognised and indeed now frequently required by our judicial system, is emerging as a less confrontational, more cost-effective and swifter means of settling disputes than having to deal with all that is involved in ‘having your day in court’.

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential and flexible process and as regards settling disputes between Muslims, solutions which are in harmony with the sunnah and Islamic law can be encouraged as a basis for mutual agreement between the parties rather than their being side-lined or ignored, as can often happen in secular courts applying secular law. This is particularly relevant in the context of the resolution of disputes concerning the administration of mosques and Islamic centres, but it is also highly relevant in disputes involving Shari’a compliant and Shari’a based commercial transactions.

The costs involved in organising travel and accommodation for parties and representatives, in addition to arranging a suitable location in which a mediation is to take place, can be reduced significantly by conducting a mediation online via zoom, although this is not always appropriate.

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