In recent years; Islamic law; or Shari'a; has been appropriated as a tool of modernity in the Muslim world and in the West and has become highly politicised in consequence. Wael Hallaq's magisterial overview of Shari'a sets the record straight by examining the doctrines and practices of Islamic law within the context of its history; and by showing how it functioned within pre-modern Islamic societies as a moral imperative. In so doing; Hallaq takes the reader on an epic journey tracing the history of Islamic law from its beginnings in seventh-century Arabia; through its development and transformation under the Ottomans; and across lands as diverse as India; Africa and South-East Asia; to the present. In a remarkably fluent narrative; the author unravels the complexities of his subject to reveal a love and deep knowledge of the law which will inform; engage and challenge the reader.
#804981 in Books Cambridge University Press 2009-07-27 2009-07-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x 1.18 x 5.98l; 1.45 #File Name: 0521600855484 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy WilkinsAn exceptionally ambitious and successful survey.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. HistoryBy Baby BlueI bought this book after I had watched an excellent documentary on PBS about Black history. I wondered what was the story of modern slavery trade in the Americas.This book is detailed and rich with the story of slavery and its history. I recommend the book.0 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Slavery is a excellent bookBy Cosby MortonExcellent book on slavery. A little detailed on slavery but full of references for further reading of study. If you are wanted to find out too facts about slavery in the world this is a must read.
