This volume, originally published in 1925, outlines the historical development of the Muslim law of inheritance in pre-Islamic Law. It discusses the ranking of heirs and guardians, reforms introduced by Muhammad, subsequent development of the law, and rise of the orthodox schools.
This volume represents a unique survey of the extent to which Islamic law is in fact applied in those parts of East and West Africa which were at one ..
Numerous movements for reform and change are discussed in the book, which reflect the contemporary debate in the Sudan over the position of Shari’a in..
This book focuses on how Islamic family law is interpreted and applied by judges in Europe, in Australia and North America. Covering a wide number of ..
This book investigates the implementation of family law by sharia courts in Gaza. Drawing on empirical research, the work provides new insights into t..
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One of the most salient issues confronting contemporary Muslim societies is how to relate the legal and political heritage..
This book explores the contentious topic of women’s rights in Muslim-majority countries with a specific focus on Iran and the Iranian women’s movement..
Original Islam investigates the primacy of Madinan Islam and the madhhab (school of law) of its main exponent, Malik ibn Anas. It contains an annotate..
This volume represents a unique survey of the extent to which Islamic law is in fact applied in those parts of East and West Africa which were at one ..
Numerous movements for reform and change are discussed in the book, which reflect the contemporary debate in the Sudan over the position of Shari’a in..