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Tanzil-ur-Rahman, TI, (born 1928) is a Pakistani jurist and scholar of Islamic studies. He was the Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court (1990–92),[1] member of the Islamic Research Council and the Council of Islamic Ideology (1980–84). He is the author of numerous books on the codification of Islamic law.
He has been called an "enthusiastic and skillful champion" of advancing the cause of "Islamic reform" of Pakistani law, i.e. interpreting the Pakistani constitution and law to implement Sharia law in Pakistan.[2]
- ^ "Mr. Justice Tanzil-ur-Rehman" (PDF). Former Chief Justices. Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
- ^ Kennedy, Charles (1996). Islamization of Laws and Economy, Case Studies on Pakistan. Institute of Policy Studies, The Islamic Foundation. p. 95.