Islamic Law

The Sharia from Muhammad's Time to the Present

Hunt Janin author André Kahlmeyer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:8th Mar '07

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Islamic Law cover

The sharia is a set of traditional laws that define a Muslim's obligations to God and his fellow human beings. Westerners often misunderstand the nature of the sharia, born as it is of a complicated legal and academic tradition that may not always seem relevant to today's world. Written for those unfamiliar with Islam, this volume provides an accurate and objective assessment of the sharia's achievements, shortcomings and future prospects. It explores the fundamentals of Islam and traditional sharia laws. In addition, the sharia is discussed with respect to Ottoman law, puritanism and jihad. The sharia's relevance to today's world events is also explored. Among items provided in appendices are a commentary on a Western translation of the concept of jihad and an analysis of the sharia in 29 selected countries.

ISBN: 9780786429219

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm

Weight: 295g

215 pages