Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction

Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

by Mashood A. Baderin
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Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. It is applicable in different forms as part of state law in countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, and also has a strong influence on Muslim communities throughout the Western world.

This Very Short Introduction provides an authoritative perspective on the evolution and nature of Islamic law. Mashood A. Baderin considers its theory, covering the history and nature of Islamic jurisprudence; its scope, covering Family Law, Inheritance Law, Financial Law, Penal Law, and International Law; and, finally, its practice. He takes into account both classical and modern scholarly perspectives in examining the various facets of Islamic law, to provide an overview of this key legal system.

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ISBN9780199665594
Author Mashood A. Baderin
PublisherOxford University Press
GenreReligion & spirituality and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2021
LanguageENG- English
Pages176
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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By Mashood A. Baderin

About Mashood A. Baderin

Mashood A. Baderin, Professor of Law, School of Law, SOAS, University of London Professor Mashood A. Baderin is Professor of Laws at SOAS, University of London. He specialises in Islamic Law, Human Rights, International Law, and Law and Development in Africa. His books include Islamic Legal Theory, Vol. 1, Ashgate Islamic Law Series, (2014); Issues in Islamic Law, Vol. 2, Ashgate Islamic Law Series, (2014); Islamic Law in Practice, Vol. 3, Ashgate Islamic Law Series, (2014); and Islam and Human Rights: Selected Essays of Abdullahi An-Na'i, (2010).

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