Islamic law : the Sharia from Muhammad's time to the present /
"This volume provides assessment of sharia's achievements, shortcomings and future prospects. The Sharia is discussed with respect to Ottoman law, puritanism and jihad. The sharia's relevance to today's events is explored. Among items provided in appendices are a commentary on a...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2007]
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| Online Access: | Table of contents only |
| Summary: | "This volume provides assessment of sharia's achievements, shortcomings and future prospects. The Sharia is discussed with respect to Ottoman law, puritanism and jihad. The sharia's relevance to today's events is explored. Among items provided in appendices are a commentary on a Western translation of the concept of jihad and an analysis of the sharia in 29 selected countries"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 207 pages : map ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-204) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786429219 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786429216 (softcover : alk. paper) |