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  • Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction

    Islamic Law by Baderin, Mashood A.;

    A Very Short Introduction

    Series: Very Short Introductions;

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    Product details:

    • Publisher OUP Oxford
    • Date of Publication 25 February 2021

    • ISBN 9780199665594
    • Binding Paperback
    • No. of pages176 pages
    • Size 174x113x10 mm
    • Weight 136 g
    • Language English
    • Illustrations 8 black & white illustrations
    • 140

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    Short description:

    Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. This book provides a critical overview of the theory, scope, and practice of Islamic law, taking into account both classical and modern scholarly perspectives in examining the various facets of this key legal system.

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    Long description:

    Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring

    Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. It is applicable in different forms as part of state law in countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, and also has a strong influence on Muslim communities throughout the Western world.

    This Very Short Introduction provides an authoritative perspective on the evolution and nature of Islamic law. Mashood A. Baderin considers its theory, covering the history and nature of Islamic jurisprudence; its scope, covering Family Law, Inheritance Law, Financial Law, Penal Law, and International Law; and, finally, its practice. He takes into account both classical and modern scholarly perspectives in examining the various facets of Islamic law, to provide an overview of this key legal system.

    ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

    The author of the book under review, does an excellent job in merging the fiqh (law) that is found in the classical and modern legal works with the law that is applied in today's world with all the unprecedented changes that have occurred in the last few centuries. His aim is to introduce the nature of Islamic law, the legal theory upon which the law is built, and also to shed light on some of its modern applications in Muslim countries...This introduction provides a good summary of the nature of Islamic law and many of its modern applications, which gives researchers and scholars a foundation to work with and expand on.

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    Table of Contents:

    Preface
    1. Historical Development
    2. The Nature of Islamic Law
    3. Theory, Scope and Practice
    4. Family Law
    5. Law of Inheritance
    6. Law of Financial Transactions
    7. Penal Law
    8. International Law
    9. Administration of Justice
    10. The Future of Islamic Law
    Further reading
    Index

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