Understanding Islamic Law: From Classical to Contemporary (Contemporary Issues in Islam) - Softcover

Ramadan, Hisham M.

 
9780759109919: Understanding Islamic Law: From Classical to Contemporary (Contemporary Issues in Islam)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0759109915 ISBN 13: 9780759109919
Publisher: AltaMira Press, 2006

Synopsis

Understanding Islamic law is crucial not only for Muslims, but for non-Muslims who work with Muslims in legal contexts as well as for anyone wanting to understand the role of Islam in the world today. For unlike western legal systems where religious and legal spheres are kept separate, Islamic law is all-encompassing, directing all human actions. Legal scholar Hisham Ramadan brings together articles to give an excellent overview of the formation of Islamic law and its role in contemporary Islamic and Non-Islamic states. Following an overview of Islamic Law, chapters cover Islamic criminal law, International Humanitarian Law, contract law, & family law. A concluding essay offers an explanation of the legal value of Islam and appendices include original Islamic legal documents from Muhammad's time until today.

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About the Author

Hisham Ramadan is a visiting professor Michigan State University College of Law and is the author of Reconstructing Jury Instructions in Homicide Offenses.

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Publisher
AltaMira Press
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0759109915
ISBN 13 
9780759109919
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
232

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