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Offers a look at the historical progression of Islamic law's treatment of illicit sex. This book provides a comprehensive review of the concept of zina, sexual indiscretion, exploring the diverse interpretation of zina crime as presented in a variety of sources from the Qur'an and hadith to legal literature.

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A pioneering work.... It will be the standard text to be cited by scholars working on the period and the subject matter for years to come. - Yvonne Haddad, Georgetown University

Off the Straight Path

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    A Hardback by Elyse Semerdjian

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
      Publication Date: 11/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780815631736, 978-0815631736
      ISBN10: 0815631731

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Offers a look at the historical progression of Islamic law's treatment of illicit sex. This book provides a comprehensive review of the concept of zina, sexual indiscretion, exploring the diverse interpretation of zina crime as presented in a variety of sources from the Qur'an and hadith to legal literature.

      Trade Review
      A pioneering work.... It will be the standard text to be cited by scholars working on the period and the subject matter for years to come. - Yvonne Haddad, Georgetown University

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