Sharia and the State in Pakistan: Blasphemy Politics

by Farhat Haq

Book Overview

This book analyses the formulation, interpretation and implementation of sharia in Pakistan and its relationship with the Pakistani state whilst addressing the complexity of sharia as a codified set of laws.

Drawing on insights from Islamic studies, anthropology and legal studies to examine the interactions between ideas, institutions and political actors that have enabled blasphemy laws to become the site of continuous controversy,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367786400
• ISBN13: 9780367786403
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"