Lessons in Islamic Jurisprudence - Softcover

As-Sadr, Muhammad Baqir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851683933 ISBN 13: 9781851683932

Publisher: Oneworld Publications, 2005

Synopsis

This is an English translation of one of the most famous texts by the influential and charismatic Islamic activist, as-Sadr, who was executed by Saddam Hussein in Iraq in 1980. As-Sadr's books have made him one of the most celebrated Arab Muslim intellectuals of modern times. This text is used throughout the Sunni and Shi'a world by students of Islamic jurisprudence because of its succinctness and intellectual vigour. Mottahedeh's translation is accompanied by a detailed introduction which explains and places in context as-Sadr's views. Representing an attempt to relate a large body of Islamic law to scripture, this translation should be of great interest to students of scripture, hermeneutics and law.

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About the Author

Translator Roy Mottahedeh is Gurney Professor of History in the Middle East Studies Department at Harvard University, and author of the acclaimed The Mantle of the Prophet. He lives in Brookline, MA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851683933
• ISBN 13: 9781851683932
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224