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Shariah law, questions and answers, Mohammad Hashim Kamali

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Shariah law, questions and answers, Mohammad Hashim Kamali
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-262) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Shariah law
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
981116693
Responsibility statement
Mohammad Hashim Kamali
Sub title
questions and answers
Summary
"Shariah law is a subject that is misunderstood and misrepresented by many in the West. More than simply a system of law, it is concerned with a set of values and rules that are essential to the understanding and practice of Islam. In this volume, Mohammad Hashim Kamali, a world-renowned expert on Shariah, adopts a question-and-answer format to provide a clear introduction to its most salient aspects. Extending from the sources of Shariah in the Qur'an, hadith and the legal maxims of Islamic law to the discussion of issues such as freedom of religion, gender equality and human rights, Shariah Law: Questions and Answers connects the theoretical aspects of the law with how it is applied in the world today. At once scholarly and accessible, it is sure to be a vital resource for students, teachers and general readers, addressing as it does a range of contemporary concerns, including jihad, democracy, the environment, genetic engineering, human cloning, euthanasia and abortion."--Page 4 of cover
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