Islamic Law: From Historical Foundations to Contemporary Practice

Izzi Dien, Mawil

ISBN 10: 0268031746 / ISBN 13: 9780268031749

Edité par University of Notre Dame Press, 2005

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Synopsis :

This survey of Islamic law combines Western and Islamic views and describes the relationship between the original theories of Islamic law and the views of contemporary Islamic writers. Covering the key topics in the area, including the history, sources and formation of Islamic law, the legal mechanisms, and the contemporary context, it is strong in its coverage of the modern perspective, which distinguishes this book from other texts in the field. The aim is to provide the student with a basic understanding of Islamic law and access to the complexity of the Islamic legal system. The language used is non-technical and understanding is aided with a supplementary detailed glossary and analytical indices.

À propos de l?auteur:

Mawil Izzi Dien is a senior lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Wales, Lampeter.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Islamic Law: From Historical Foundations to ...
Éditeur : University of Notre Dame Press
Date d'édition : 2005
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Very Good