Muslim Personal Law: Definitions, Sources and Contestations - Couverture rigide

Kumar, Abhay

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 936080651X ISBN 13 : 9789360806514

Editeur : Manohar Publishers and Distributors, 2025

Synopsis

This book meticulously traces the complex history of Muslim Personal Law in India, from its evolution during the colonial era to its present-day implications. The research uncovers how colonial administrators and the postcolonial Indian state sought to reform and redefine Shariat law, efforts that met fierce resistance and led to the formation of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), which championed Muslim Personal Law as ‘the law of God’.

With a keen focus on the tension between religious pluralism and the push for legal uniformity, the narrative explores pivotal moments, including the Shah Bano case, the triple talaq debate, and the internal divisions within the Muslim community. The book critically examines the Hindu Right’s attempts to communalize the gender discourse and use the Uniform Civil Code as a tool to demonize the Muslim community while furthering its majoritarian agendas. It also highlights how progressive language is appropriated in these efforts to advance anti-minority objectives.

Insightful and thought-provoking, this book sheds light on the often contentious intersections of religion, law, and politics in India. Drawing from a rich collection of primary sources in Urdu, English, and Hindi, as well as insights from decades of experience in academia, journalism, and minority-rights activism, the author offers readers a nuanced understanding of the ongoing debates surrounding personal law, gender rights, and legal reform.

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À propos de l'auteur

Abhay Kumar is a historian of Indian Muslims, political analyst, and columnist. He completed his PhD at the Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. A multilingual scholar and writer, Dr. Kumar’s research focuses on minority rights and issues of social justice. He can be reached at debatingissues@gmail.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 936080651X
• ISBN 13: 9789360806514
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 243
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible