Islamic Law
The Sharia from Muhammad's Time to the Present
Published on 8. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
215 pages
978-0-7864-2921-9 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
chronology, appendices, glossary, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-2921-9 (9780786429219)
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Persons
Hunt Janin is an American writer living in southwestern France. He has written numerous nonfiction and scholarly books on a range of subjects, including medieval history and cross-cultural studies. Andre Kahlmeyer has a MA degree in Middle Eastern studies and has studied, traveled, worked, and learned Arabic in the Middle East. He now focuses on Middle Eastern issues, working for a developmental aid agency as project officer for Islamic countries.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Fundamentals of Islam
2. Traditional Sharia Law: Obligations to God and to Fellow Human Beings
3. The Sharia and Its Jurists: From the Beginnings to al-Shatibi's Legal Reforms
4. Ottoman Law in the Golden Age of the Empire: Sueleyman the Magnificent
5. The Sharia Under Wahhabi Puritanism and Incursions by the West
6. The Sharia and Jihad
7. The Sharia in the World Today
8. Islamic Banking
9. The Future of Islamic Law: Reform or Retrenchment?
Appendix 1: Al-Shafi'i's Views on Legal Knowledge
Appendix 2: Translating the Concept of Jihad
Appendix 3: The Sharia in 29 Selected Countries Today
Appendix 4: Selected Chronolog y, c. 570-2001
Glossary
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Fundamentals of Islam
2. Traditional Sharia Law: Obligations to God and to Fellow Human Beings
3. The Sharia and Its Jurists: From the Beginnings to al-Shatibi's Legal Reforms
4. Ottoman Law in the Golden Age of the Empire: Sueleyman the Magnificent
5. The Sharia Under Wahhabi Puritanism and Incursions by the West
6. The Sharia and Jihad
7. The Sharia in the World Today
8. Islamic Banking
9. The Future of Islamic Law: Reform or Retrenchment?
Appendix 1: Al-Shafi'i's Views on Legal Knowledge
Appendix 2: Translating the Concept of Jihad
Appendix 3: The Sharia in 29 Selected Countries Today
Appendix 4: Selected Chronolog y, c. 570-2001
Glossary
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index