Understanding Islamic Law - From Classical to Contemporary (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	AltaMira Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary Issues in Islam
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	April 2006
Authors:	Hisham M. Ramadan
Contributors:	Aminah Beverly McCloud • Irshad Abdal-Haqq • Ahmed, Zaki Yamani • Noor Mohammed • Mahmoud Hoballah • Hafiz Nazeem Goolam • Ali Khan
Dimensions:	234 x 163 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-0-7591-0991-9
Categories:	Books > Law > Other areas of law > Islamic law
LSN:	0-7591-0991-5
Barcode:	9780759109919

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