| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 157 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
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Gender group: gdr Men lcdgt |
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Nationality/regional group: nat Britons lcdgt |
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Occupational/field of activity group: occ University and college faculty members lcdgt |
| Series |
Very short introductions ; 662 |
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Very short introductions ; 662.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-146) and index. |
| Contents |
Historical development -- The nature of Islamic law -- Theory, scope, and practice -- Family law -- Law of inheritance -- Law of financial transactions -- Penal law -- International law (al-siyar) -- Administration of justice -- The future of Islamic law. |
| Summary |
This book discusses 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 legal system. |
| Subject |
Islamic law.
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Islamic law. (OCoLC)fst00979949
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Islamic law.
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| ISBN |
9780199665594 (paperback) |
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0199665591 (paperback) |
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9780191643552 (epub) |
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