Understanding Islamic Law
From Classical to Contemporary
Published on 27. April 2006
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-0-7591-0990-2 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
California
United States
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
517 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7591-0990-2 (9780759109902)
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Persons
Hisham Ramadan is a visiting professor Michigan State University College of Law and is the author of Reconstructing Jury Instructions in Homicide Offenses.
Content
Chapter 1 Series Editor Introduction
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Islamic Law: An Overview of Its Origin and Elements
Chapter 4 On Islamic Punishment
Chapter 5 Humanitarian International Law in Islam: A General Outlook
Chapter 6 Principles of Islamic Contract law
Chapter 7 Marriage, Divorce, and Inheritance in Islamic Law
Chapter 8 Gender Equality in Islamic Family Law: Dispelling Common Misconceptions and Misunderstandings
Chapter 9 Islam as Intellectual Property: "My Lord! Increase Me in Knowledge!"
Chapter 10 Appendix A: Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights
11 Appendix B: The Constitution of Medina
12 Appendix C: Commentary on the Constitution of Medina
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 Islamic Law: An Overview of Its Origin and Elements
Chapter 4 On Islamic Punishment
Chapter 5 Humanitarian International Law in Islam: A General Outlook
Chapter 6 Principles of Islamic Contract law
Chapter 7 Marriage, Divorce, and Inheritance in Islamic Law
Chapter 8 Gender Equality in Islamic Family Law: Dispelling Common Misconceptions and Misunderstandings
Chapter 9 Islam as Intellectual Property: "My Lord! Increase Me in Knowledge!"
Chapter 10 Appendix A: Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights
11 Appendix B: The Constitution of Medina
12 Appendix C: Commentary on the Constitution of Medina