Introduction to Islamic Law: Principles of Civil, Criminal, and International Law under the Shari'a

"I highly recommend 'Introduction to Islamic Law: Principles of Civil, Criminal, and International Law under the Shari'a' to scholars and any individual who desires to learn about the Shari'a and its basic values through an objective, methodical study." Mohamed A. 'Arafa, Ph.D. Assistant and Adjunct Professor of Law Alexandria University Faculty of Law, Egypt INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIC LAW is offered for scholars and students - both Muslim and non-Muslim, with or without a legal background - for the purpose of obtaining a basic understanding of the foundational concepts of the Shari'a. The book contains an overview of Islam as a whole, an analysis of the sources of Islamic law and sectarian distinctions, and a thorough examination of the law of contracts, property, banking and finance, and familial relations as well as criminal law and procedure and the law of war under the Shari'a.

Author: Jonathan G. Burns
Publisher: Tellerbooks
Published: 12/15/2013
Pages: 162
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d
ISBN: 9780984518258

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