INFLUENCE OF ISLAMIC SOURCES IN THE LAW OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KEDAH

The law of the constitution of Kedah was drafted by the middle 20th century. This constitution was enacted quite long after the law of the constitution of Johore 1312(1895) being enacted. This research aims to analyse and review the text of the law of the constitution of Kedah and Islamic influence on the law. The significance of this study lies in the examination of how far Islamic elements is adopted in the law of the constitution of Kedah despite its being enacted during the British occupation of Malaya. Research method used in this study is content analysis, through comparative approach. The study finds that the contents of the law of the constitution of Kedah is strongly influenced by Islam and organization follows British or western style.