Islamic law : theory and practice /
This classic study deals with the theory and practice of Islamic law in both the formative classic and modern periods and over a range of societies. It is divided into four sections dealing with legal theory fatwas and muftis in classical Islamic law the position of religious minorities under Islami...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
I.B. Tauris,
2001
London ; New York : [2001], ©2001 London ; New York : c2001 London ; New York : [2001] |
| Edition: | Paperback ed |
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| Summary: | This classic study deals with the theory and practice of Islamic law in both the formative classic and modern periods and over a range of societies. It is divided into four sections dealing with legal theory fatwas and muftis in classical Islamic law the position of religious minorities under Islamic law, and modern developments in Islamic law. The book explores the concept of Ijtihad, or juristic disgression--the process through which a jurist apprehends God's law and can turn it into a legal ruling--and how this has influenced the formulations of law in both Sunni and Shi'i Islam. The subject is viewed from an historical as well as a theoretical angle.--publisher description This classic study deals with the theory and practice of Islamic law in both the formative classic and modern periods and over a range of societies. It is divided into four sections dealing with legal theory; fatwas and muftis in classical Islamic law; the position of religious minorities under Islamic law, and modern developments in Islamic law. The book explores the concept of Ijtihad, or juristic disgression--the process through which a jurist apprehends God's law and can turn it into a legal ruling--and how this has influenced the formulations of law in both Sunni and Shi'i Islam. The subject is viewed from an historical as well as a theoretical angle |
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| Item Description: | "The papers in this collection were originally presented at a conference entitled 'Islamic law : theory and practice' held at Ashburne Hall, University of Manchester in June 1995" -- introd "The papers in this collection were originally presented at a conference entitled 'Islamic law : theory and practice' held at Ashburne Hall, University of Manchester in June 1995".--Introd |
| Physical Description: | vi, 248 p. : ill. ; 22 cm vi, 248 p. : ill. ; 23 cm vi, 248 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm vi, 248 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 232-244) and indexes Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-244) and indexes Includes bibliographical references: (p. 232-244) and indexes Includes bibliographical references: (pages 232-244) and indexes |
| ISBN: | 1860646522 (pbk.) 1860646522 9781860646522 |