Islamic Law: From Historical Foundations to Contemporary Practice

by Mawil Izzi Dien

Book Overview

This survey of Islamic law combines Western and Islamic views and describes the relationship between the original theories of Islamic law and the views of contemporary Islamic writers. Covering the key topics in the area, including the history, sources and formation of Islamic law, the legal mechanisms, and the contemporary context, it is strong in its coverage of the modern perspective, which distinguishes this book from other texts in the field...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0268031746
• ISBN13: 9780268031749
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.2"