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The Islamic Texts Society Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
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£22.09
The Islamic Texts Society AlShafiis Risala Treatise on the Foundations of
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£26.39
The Islamic Texts Society Freedom of Expression in Islam
Book SynopsisIn recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic of heated debate. Freedom of Expression in Islam offers the first and only detailed presentation in English of freedom of expression from both the legal and moral perspectives of Islam. This work is a pioneering attempt in examining both the evidence on freedom of expression in the sources of the Sharia and the limitations, whether moral, legal or theological, that Islam imposes on the valid exercise of this freedom. Freedom of Expression in Islam is informative not only on the subject of the possibilities of freedom of expression within Islam, but also on the cultural tradition of Islam and its guidelines on social behaviour.
£47.49
The Islamic Texts Society Freedom of Expression in Islam
Book SynopsisIn recent years the subject of freedom of expression has become a topic of heated debate. Freedom of Expression in Islam offers the first and only detailed presentation in English of freedom of expression from both the legal and moral perspectives of Islam. This work is a pioneering attempt in examining both the evidence on freedom of expression in the sources of the Sharia and the limitations, whether moral, legal or theological, that Islam imposes on the valid exercise of this freedom. Freedom of Expression in Islam is informative not only on the subject of the possibilities of freedom of expression within Islam, but also on the cultural tradition of Islam and its guidelines on social behaviour.
£19.54
The Islamic Texts Society Islamic Commercial Law
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£17.99
The Islamic Texts Society Language and the Interpretation of Islamic Law
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The Islamic Texts Society Language and the Interpretation of Islamic Law
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£16.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Shari'a: History, Ethics and Law
Book Synopsis2019 Choice Outstanding Academic title I.B.Tauris in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies Why is the term shari?a-the mention of which conjures up images of a politicised religion in many parts of the world-understood in the ways that it is today? For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, much is read into this term, often with scant regard for its historical, cultural or theological underpinnings. The politics of identity has a profound effect on contemporary life, both secular and religious, and this includes our understandings of the shari?a. Yet at the core of this concept, for Muslims, is the quest for a moral compass by which to navigate a path through life (Qur'an, 45:18), informed deeply by revelation and its interpretation by the Prophet Muhammad as well as his closest Companions. Built on this foundation is an ongoing human endeavour to grasp and lend expression to that teaching-elaborately in law, but no less so in devotional, ethical and customary practices in diverse Shi?i and Sunni Muslim communities, including in the West. Popular myths about the shari?a - that it is divine law, that it is contained in a single code recognised by all Muslims, that it is about controlling behavior, that it `defines' Islam - are challenged in this volume by leading scholars, with a view to illuminating how we arrived here and where we might be headed. The claims of the modern state as the custodian of the shari?a are put into perspective, alongside the vital role of a pluralist civil society. From bioethics, human development, family law and finance to constitutional and human rights issues, this fifth volume in the Muslim Heritage Series offers an accessible account of the ideals and realities of the shari?a. As such, it will appeal not only to specialists in the humanities and social sciences, but also to the general reader with an interest in global affairs and informed citizenship.Trade ReviewEach essay includes helpful suggestions for further reading. This book opens the way to a new inquiry: Shari'a as the linking of divine will and human good. It makes for excellent reading and thinking ... Summing Up: Highly recommended. * CHOICE *Successfully [conjoins] the rich, sometimes turbulent, development of Islamic history, juristic tradition, philosophy and Islamic thought in an accessible and excellent manner, notwithstanding the different specialties/approaches of the authors ... I would recommend this collection to other students and specialists in the humanities and social sciences, and for the general reader to gain insight into the prospective role and application of the Shari'ah in the modern world. * The Muslim World Book Review *Table of Contents1. Introduction: A Multifaceted Venture – Amyn B. Sajoo; 2. Foundations – Khaled Abou al Fadl; 3. Recovering the Ethical – Ebrahim Moosa; 4. Sustaining and Enhancing Life – Karim H. Karim; 5. Spiritual Refinement – Sa’diyya Shaikh; 6. Women’s Equality – Ziba Mir-Hosseini; 7. Family Law to Finance – Mohamed Keshavjee & Raficq Abdulla; 8. Bioethics – Amyn B. Sajoo; 9. Legitimizing Authority – Amaan Merali; 10. Democratisation and Shari?a: The Indonesian Experience - Carool Kersten; 11. Shari?a in the Western Landscape – Nicholas Ahrony & Rex Ahdar; 12. Secularism and the Shari?a: Lessons from an Ontario Debate – Jennifer Selby.
£33.25
World Scientific Europe Ltd Sharia Law In The Twenty-first Century
Book SynopsisSharia Law in the Twenty-First Century consists of concise, detailed analytical studies on current critical discussions of Sharia in the Western and Muslim legal traditions. Contributors to this volume are well-known academics in their fields and have been at the forefront of critical studies on various aspects of Islamic law. Breaking new ground for understanding the dynamics of law and society, most contributors in this volume have influenced current academic discourse on Sharia. The chapters contained within this volume find that globalism and Sharia have been posing challenges to one another. These respective challenges are studied from the perspectives of theory, history and the diverse contexts in which Sharia developed during the twenty-first century. The approach in this book is overall contextual with reference to time and place. For accessibility, unlike other books on Islamic law, Sharia Law in the Twenty-First Century has minimal footnotes and reduced diacritical marks, but offers an essential glossary in an appendix.Table of ContentsAbout the Editors; About the Contributors; Introduction; Theoretical Perspectives: Contesting Sharia in Postcolonial and Geopolitical Contexts (Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im); Between Separation and Unity: The Interplay of Law and Morality in Islamic Jurisprudence (Mohammad Hashim Kamali); Sharia and the Capabilities of the Soul in Mulla Sadra's Early Thought (Rula Jurdi Abisaab); Islamic and Christian Theology in Legal Hermeneutics: In Search of a Theology of Law (Julio César Muñiz Pérez); Historical Perspectives: Legal Authority and Interpretation in Islamic Law (Knut S Vikør); Fiqh and Legislation in the Middle East and Africa (Delfina Serrano-Ruano); The Politics of Torture (Kathleen A Cavanaugh); The Islamic Institutions: Role and Application (Hana Jalloul Muro); Contextual Perspectives: The Moroccan Family Law between Tradition and Modernity (Mohammad Dahiri); The Place of Religious Law in Western Societies (Mathias Rohe); God as Sovereign; Sovereign as God: An Archaeology of the Iranian Constitution (Fatemeh Sadeghi); Private Inequality and Public Religion: A Comment on Shayara Bano, India's Triple Talaq Decision (Vrinda Narain); Constitutionalism and Sharia in Pakistan: A Debate on the National Narrative and the Identity of the State (Ana Ballesteros Peiró); Learning from the Sharia Debates (Muhammad Khalid Masud); Glossary; Index;
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The Islamic Texts Society The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective
Book SynopsisThe Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective provides the most detailed study to date on the subject of the dignity of man from the perspective of Islam. M H Kamali sets out the proclamations on human dignity found in the Qur''an and then discusses topics pertaining to or resulting from human dignity: the physical and spiritual nobility of man; God''s love for humanity; the sanctity of life; and the necessity for freedom, equality and accountability. Finally, the author examines the measures that the Sharia has taken to protect human dignity and to promote it in social interaction. The discussion is here presented in the light of the debate on the universality of human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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The Islamic Texts Society Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam
Book SynopsisIn Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam, Prof M H Kamali presents the reader with an analysis of the three concepts of freedom, equality and justice from an Islamic point of view and their manifestations in the religious, social, legal and political fields. The author discusses the evidence to be found for these concepts in the Qur''an and Sunnah, and reviews the interpretations of the earlier schools of law. The work also looks at more recent contributions by Muslim jurists who have advanced fresh interpretations of freedom, equality and justice in the light of the changing realities of contemporary Muslim societies.
£15.29
The Islamic Texts Society Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam
Book SynopsisIn Freedom, Equality and Justice in Islam, Prof M H Kamali presents the reader with an analysis of the three concepts of freedom, equality and justice from an Islamic point of view and their manifestations in the religious, social, legal and political fields. The author discusses the evidence to be found for these concepts in the Qur''an and Sunnah, and reviews the interpretations of the earlier schools of law. The work also looks at more recent contributions by Muslim jurists who have advanced fresh interpretations of freedom, equality and justice in the light of the changing realities of contemporary Muslim societies.
£40.84
The Islamic Texts Society The Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective
Book SynopsisThe Dignity of Man: An Islamic Perspective provides the most detailed study to date on the subject of the dignity of man from the perspective of Islam. M H Kamali sets out the proclamations on human dignity found in the Qur''an and then discusses topics pertaining to or resulting from human dignity: the physical and spiritual nobility of man; God''s love for humanity; the sanctity of life; and the necessity for freedom, equality and accountability. Finally, the author examines the measures that the Sharia has taken to protect human dignity and to promote it in social interaction. The discussion is here presented in the light of the debate on the universality of human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
£28.49
The Islamic Texts Society Equity and Fairness in Islam
Book SynopsisThis is the first work in the English language to deal specifically with the subjects of equity and fairness in Islamic law. Prof M H Kamali takes these concepts back to their origin in the Qur''an, the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and the era of the Companions of the Prophet in the first two centuries of Islam. This is followed by discussions of equity as a basis for the formulation of Islamic law and a comparison between it and other concepts essential for law making such as general consensus, analogical reasoning and considerations of public interest. Part Two of Equity and Fairness in Islam is an attempt to apply the concepts of equity and fairness to certain issues of contemporary concern and especially to commercial transactions. The issues raised here are related to Islamic banking, sale transactions, charitable endowments, pensions funds and other long-term saving accounts. Equity and Fairness in Islam can be read in conjunction with M H Kamali''s titles especially Islamic Commercial Law.
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The Islamic Texts Society Equity and Fairness in Islam
Book SynopsisThis is the first work in the English language to deal specifically with the subjects of equity and fairness in Islamic law. Prof M H Kamali takes these concepts back to their origin in the Qur''an, the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad and the era of the Companions of the Prophet in the first two centuries of Islam. This is followed by discussions of equity as a basis for the formulation of Islamic law and a comparison between it and other concepts essential for law making such as general consensus, analogical reasoning and considerations of public interest. Part Two of Equity and Fairness in Islam is an attempt to apply the concepts of equity and fairness to certain issues of contemporary concern and especially to commercial transactions. The issues raised here are related to Islamic banking, sale transactions, charitable endowments, pensions funds and other long-term saving accounts. Equity and Fairness in Islam can be read in conjunction with M H Kamali''s titles especially Islamic Commercial Law.
£15.29
The Islamic Texts Society The Right to Life, Security, Privacy and
Book SynopsisExploring the ideas of human rights according to the laws of Islam, this discussion examines the sanctity of life, murder, unintentional killing, the death penalty, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia. The arguments are introduced by Qur?anic quotations and Prophetic anecdotes and include practical examples of both medieval and contemporary applications. Relevant to the current international interest of multicultural perspectives on human rights,this analysis also covers security against unlawful arrest, freedom from torture, immunity against invasion of privacy, and restrictions imposed by the Shari?a on the exercises of these rights.
£47.49
The Islamic Texts Society The Right to Life, Security, Privacy and
Book SynopsisExploring the ideas of human rights according to the laws of Islam, this discussion examines the sanctity of life, murder, unintentional killing, the death penalty, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia. The arguments are introduced by Qur?anic quotations and prophetic anecdotes and include practical examples of both medieval and contemporary applications. Relevant to the current international interest of multicultural perspectives on human rights,this analysis also covers security against unlawful arrest, freedom from torture, immunity against invasion of privacy, and restrictions imposed by the Shari?a on the exercises of these rights.
£17.09
The Islamic Texts Society The Right to Education, Work and Welfare in Islam
Book SynopsisDiscussing rights and liberties in Islam, this examination focuses on three connected and complementary areas?education, work, and welfare?and how each is treated in the Qur?an. The Prophet and Pious Caliphs are used as examples as the bookargues that the educated are more likely to enter the workforce and contribute to the community. Touching upon various topics, including the institutionalization of learning, the role of governments, and the responsibility to care for individuals in need, this record offers an understanding of human rights from an Islamic perspective. Those interested in Islamic Studies, law, and philosophy will be particularly intrigued.
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The Islamic Texts Society The Right to Education, Work and Welfare in Islam
Book SynopsisDiscussing rights and liberties in Islam, this examination focuses on three connected and complementary areas?education, work, and welfare?and how each is treated in the Qur?an. The Prophet and Pious Caliphs are used as examples as the book argues that the educated are more likely to enter the workforce and contribute to the community. Touching upon various topics, including the institutionalization of learning, the role of governments, and the responsibility to care for individuals in need, this record offers an understanding of human rights from an Islamic perspective. Those interested in Islamic Studies, law, and philosophy will be particularly intrigued.
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The Islamic Texts Society Citizenship and Accountability of Government: An
Book SynopsisCitizenship and Accountability of Government: An Islamic Perspective is the final volume in Prof. M. H. Kamali''s series on fundamental rights and liberties in Islam. It includes discussions of: the definitions of citizenship; the rights of citizens; the duties of citizens; citizenship laws; the concepts of dar al-Islam (abode of Islam), dar al-harb (abode of war) and the dar al-''ahd (abode of treaty); the ummah and the nation-state; government as a trust; the selection of officials; the relationship between authority and citizens; corruption and the misuse of public funds; despotism and dynastic misrule; the right of complaint; the limits of obedience; impeachment of officials and heads of state; the foundation of institutions of accountability.In addition to the topics of citizenship and accountability of government, this volume contains a discussion of freedom of movement in Islam, which is the last of the fundamental rights in Prof. M. H. Kamali''s series.
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The Islamic Texts Society Citizenship and Accountability of Government: An
Book SynopsisOffering insight into the Islamic perspective, this volume covers two subjects that have never before been discussed as separate topics in Islamic jurisprudence?citizenship and the accountability of government. Tracing the origins of the two concepts in the Qur?an, the Sunnah of the Prophet, and the practice of the first four caliphs, it follows their integration under different branches and explores the rights and obligations of Muslims in Islamic law, applying these to the modern world. Topics include: the definitions of citizenship; the rights of citizens; the duties of citizens; citizenship laws; the concepts of dar al-Islam (abode of Islam), dar al-harb (abode of war) and the dar al-''ahd (abode of treaty); the ummah and the nation-state; government as a trust; the selection of officials; the relationship between authority and citizens; corruption and the misuse of public funds; despotism and dynastic misrule; the right of complaint; the limits of obedience; impeachment of officials and heads of state; and the foundation of institutions of accountability.
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The Islamic Texts Society Copyright in Islamic Law
Book SynopsisCopyright in Islamic Law is the first work in English to discuss systematically the ideas of intellectual property and copyright from an Islamic perspective. In so doing, the author, Dr Mohamed Ahdash, adopts the discipline of usul al-fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence) to see if key terms associated with one''s legal rightssuch as the right to ownership (milkiyya), wealth (mal) and utility (manfa''a)can be applied to copyright. Dr Ahdash then seeks evidence for copyright in the primary sources of Islamic lawthe Qur''an and the Hadithbefore looking at how the secondary sources of analogy (qiyas), public interest (maslaha), custom (''urf) and legal maxims (qawa''id fiqhiyya) can be applied to copyright. The result of this study is a framework wherein the concept of copyright is defined and understood according to Sharia law. This gives a consistent approach from which specific legal rulings can be derived. Copyright in Islamic Law is both a ground-breaking study in Shari''a law and a valuable contribution to the ongoing debates on copyright in general.
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De Gruyter Shari’ah and Common Law: The Challenge of
Book SynopsisHarmonisation of law, a term that refers to the bringing together of two different legal traditions, has developed a negative connotation when considered in the context of Shari’ah and common law. Harmonisation began to be looked at as an attempt by one legal system to impose its values on the other. A major reason for that is the lack of understanding of the scope to which these two legal traditions converge. One of the principal findings of this book is that Shari’ah and common law have many more commonalities than differences. As a result, the need for harmonisation between the two might have been exaggerated. The similarities do not need to be harmonised. Rather, they need to be acknowledged and appreciated. If the differences between Shari’ah and common law, which undoubtedly exist as evidenced in this book, are viewed with an appreciation of the commonalities, the ambiance to reconcile the differences would be more conducive to the harmonisation process. This book is intended to help readers better understand Shari’ah and common law and aid harmonisation efforts when the need arises.
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De Gruyter Islamic Law in Early Modern Iran: Sharīʿa Court
Book SynopsisHistorical studies on the practice of Islamic law (sharīʿa) tend to focus on practice in a Sunni setting during the Mamluk or Ottoman periods. This book decenters Sunni and Mamluk and Ottoman normativity by investigating the practice of sharīʿa in a Twelver Shiʿi Persian-speaking milieu, in early modern Iran between the sixteenth to twentieth centuries. Drawing on documentary evidence and narrative sources, it reconstructs who the practitioners of Islamic law were, how they authenticated, annulled, and archived legal documents, and how they intervened in the resolution of disputes over religious endowments (waqf). The study demonstrates that following Iran's conversion to Twelver Shiʿism under the Safavids, the dominance of Uṣūlī Shiʿi legal theory, which conferred judicial authority on scholars recognized as Shiʿi jurists (mujathids), affected both the practitioners of Islamic law and the procedures of sharīʿa court practice in Iran. Shiʿi jurists in Iran, as a result, would come to exercise by the end of the nineteenth century a judicial monopoly over valid sharīʿa court practice thus laying the foundation for Ayatollah Khomeini's extension, during the Iranian revolution, of the authority of the Shiʿi jurist over political affairs.
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Peter Lang AG Beitraege zum Islamischen Recht XI
Book SynopsisDer Band enthält die auf der Jahrestagung der «Gesellschaft für Arabisches und Islamisches Recht» (GAIR) im Oktober 2015 an der Universität Göttingen gehaltenen Vorträge. Thema der Tagung war «Genderforschung und Genderfragen im islamischen Recht». Die Vorträge werden ergänzt um zwei weitere, themenrelevante Fachbeiträge. Die Autoren gehen in den Beiträgen zum einen der Frage nach, welche Rolle und Bedeutung die Geschlechterforschung im Recht hat. Zum anderen wird anhand empirischer Beispiele die Geschlechterstellung im deutschen Recht und im islamischen Recht – in Deutschland und in der muslimischen Welt – definiert und diskutiert.Table of ContentsRecht und Geschlecht in der juristischen Geschlechterforschung – Geschlechterrollen in Ehe und Familie – Gesellschaftliche Debatten um das Scheidungsrecht in Palästina – Islamisches Familienrecht – Personenstand und Islam in Deutschland
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