Law and Power in the Islamic World
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Islamic law (the Shari'a) and its application is a central issue in contemporary Islamic politics and culture. Starting from modern concerns, this book examines the origins and evolution of the Shari'a and the corpus of texts, concepts and practices in which it has been enshrined. Sami Zubaida here considers key historical episodes of political accommodations and contests between scholars and sultans. Drawing on modern examples, mainly from Egypt...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1850439346
ISBN13:9781850439349
Release Date:April 2005
Publisher:I. B. Tauris & Company
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.3" x 9.1"
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