Understanding Islamic law : from classical to contemporary / edited by Hisham M. Ramadan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ramadan, Hisham M.

Series:

Contemporary issues in Islam

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islamic law.

Physical Description:

xi, 219 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, MD : AltaMira Press, [2006]

Summary:

An understanding of Islamic law is essential for Muslims and also non-Muslims who work with Muslims in legal contexts, as well as for anyone wanting to understand the role of Islam in the world today. Unlike western legal systems where religious and legal spheres are kept separate, Islamic law is all encompassing, directing all human actions. Legal scholar Hisham M. Ramadan brings together classic and current contributions that give an excellent overview of the formation of Islamic law and its role in contemporary Islamic and non-Islamic states. Following an overview of Islamic Law, the chapters delve deep into Islamic criminal law, international humanitarian law, contract law, and family law. A concluding essay offers an explanation of the legal value of Islam and two appendixes include original Islamic legal documents from Muhammad's time up to the present day.

Contents:

Islamic law : an overview of its origin and elements / Irshad Abdal-Haqq

On Islamic punishment / Hisham M. Ramadan

Humanitarian international law in Islam : a general outlook / Ahmed Zaki Yamanai

Principles of Islamic contract law / Noor Mohammed

Marriage, divorce, and inheritance in Islamic law / Mahmoud Hoballah

Gender equality in Islamic family law : dispelling common misconceptions and misunderstandings / Hafiz Nazeem Goolam

Islam as intellectual property : "my Lord! increase me in knowledge" / Ali Khan.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0759109907

0759109915

OCLC:

62281866

Publisher Number:

9780759109902 (cloth : alk. paper)

9780759109919 (pbk. : alk. paper)