Ombudsman (Muhtasib) in business regulation: A cross cultural analysis

• Main Authors: Omoola Olelakan, Sodiq, Mohamed, Nurah Sabahiah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan 2017
• Subjects: KBP50 History, development and application of Islamic law
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/62216/7/62216-Ombudsman%20%28Muhtasib%29%20in%20Business%20Regulation.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/62216/; https://admin.umt.edu.pk/Media/Site/UMT/SubSites/jitc/FileManager/Fall%202017/Fall%202017%202.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Ombudsman, known as Muhtasib in Islamic tradition: is an independant, impartial, and confidential complaint handler who serves as an alternative means of dispute resolution. Historical account shows that ombudsman institutions have been known in different cultures with various nomenclatures. The Isl...