The conflict of Muslim Law and Adat Perpatih on contract of marriage, divorce and inheritance

The aim of this thesis is to highlight the conflicts and relationship that exist in the administration of Muslim Law in Negeri Sembilan as opposed to the pre-existing 'Adat Perpatih' on contract of marriage, divorce and inheritance and to find the possibilities of reconciliation if any. As far as 'Adat Perpatih' is concerned, marriage between person belonging to the same clan is regarded as incestuous and is strictly prohibited whereas according to Muslim law it is permitted as long as it fulfills all the conditions or requirements imposed by Muslim law. On divorce, under 'Adat Perpatih', if there is 'harta sepencarian', it will have to be distributed equally but the 'harta pusaka' will remain with the wife.