One of the best general introductions to Islamic law Despite its
age this is still one of the best general introductions to Islamic
law. It remains a standard work in scholarly bibliographies.
Offering both a history and a critical analysis, this book is
enriched by a 66-page appendix containing complete translations of
primary texts. Macdonald 1863-1943], a professor at the Hartford
Seminary, established the field of Islamic studies in the United
States in 1893. His efforts led to the creation of what is now the
Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and
Christian-Muslim Relations at the Hartford Seminary. Introduction
PART I Constitutional Development I. From Death of Muhammad to Rise
of Abbasids II. To Rise of Ayyubids III. To Present Situation PART
II Development of Jurisprudence I. To Close of Umayyad Period II.
To Present Situation PART III Development of Theology I. To Close
of Umayyad Period II. To Foundation of Fatamid Khalifate III. To
Triumph of Ash'arites in East IV. Al-Ghazzali V. To Ibn Sab'in and
End of Muwahhids VI. To Present Situation APPENDICES Illustrative
Documents in Translation Selected Bibliography Chronological Table
Index
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