Abstract
Ombudsman, known as Muhtasib in Islamic tradition; is an independent, 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 Islamic Muhtasib which has
been proven to predate its similitude in other cultures is an evidence of cross-cultural
learning from Islamic tradition to other cultures. This remains factual
notwithstanding the lack of homogeneity of its origin as well as its modern usage in
public administration, human right and business regulation. Through the use of
doctrinal approach and library tools, the paper presents histology of ombudsman in
the Islamic, Greek, Chinese and Scandinavian tradition. The study finds that
ombudsman in the Islamic legal tradition is more suitable to business regulation than
similar institution which exists in other cultures.
Sodiq Omoola Olalekan, Nurah Sabahiah Mohamed. (2017) Ombudsman (Muhtasib) in Business Regulation: A Cross Cultural Analysis, Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, Volume VII, Issue 2.
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