Shari'ah Law : An Introduction

Kamali, Mohammad Hashim

ISBN 10: 1851685650 / ISBN 13: 9781851685653

Published by Oneworld Publications, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Shari'ah Law : An Introduction
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851685650
• ISBN 13: 9781851685653
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

A world expert's introduction to the controversial subject of Islamic law

Providing a comprehensive and accessible examination of Shari’ah Law, this well considered introduction examines the sources, characteristic features, and schools of thought of a system often stereotyped for its severity in the West. In a progressive and graduated fashion, Mohammad Hashim Kamali discusses
topics ranging from juristic disagreement to independent reasoning. Also broaching more advanced topics such as the principle of legality and the role and place of Shari’ah-oriented policy, Kamali controversially questions whether Islam is as much of a law-based religion as it has often been made out to be. Complete with a bibliography and glossary, and both a general index and an index of Arabic quotations, this wide-ranging exploration will prove an indispensable resource for Islamic students and scholars, and an informative guide to a complex topic for the general reader.

About the Author

Professor Dr Hashim Mohammad Kamali is the Dean of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC) at the International Islamic University, Malaysia.