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ISSN 2500-0802
ПИ №ФС77-61154
ISSN 2500-0802
ПИ №ФС77-61154
PECULIARITIES OF OMAN IMAMATE LAW SYSTEM
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The article examines the evolution and peculiarities of the Imamate institute in Oman. Special attention is paid to the Ibadi movement of Islamic law as well as to the tribal common law both of which form the basis for the analysis of the role of Shura Council and influential circles for the purpose of gaining certain balance in relations between the authorities of the country and its inhabitants. Our analysis shows that until the middle of the XX century Oman was a union of tribes supporting Ibadi Islam. Within Ibadi doctrine for the first time in the history of Muslim societies the principles of people’s participation in public administration were developed, which resulted in the outward expression in imamate moderate state system. Imam ruled the country with the help of the Council of theologians, the Shura Council, as well as governors and heads of tribes. For centuries Imamate and its institutions ensured the safety of society and order in social relations. Oman Imamate guaranteed gradual strengthening of the tradition of social relations and its steadiness. The effectiveness of such a form was confirmed by the fact that such statehood existed for twelve centuries.