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The book is accompanied by unique film material about the mufti of the last Sharia Court in Europe:

  • Short film portrait of the Mufti of Komotini
  • 3D impression of the courtroom of the Sharia court of Komotini
  • 3D impression of the street side of the Sharia court of Komotini

The only Sharia court that exists in Europe is located at the eastern tip of Greece. In this travelogue of his fieldtrips to the region, professor Maurits Berger gives a unique insight into the workings of that court. His encounters with Muftis, Muslims and Christians are interspersed with background information and personal reflections on the larger issues, such as religious courts, Islamic law, Turkish-Greek politics, Islam in Europe, minorities and human rights. This book is intended for anyone who is interested in today’s issues of Muslims and Islam in Europe. The book is accompanied by unique film material about the mufti of the last Sharia Court in Europe.



Table of Contents
I. THE COURT CASE; II. THE MUFTI OF KOMOTINI; VIDEO FOOTAGE; III. THE TURKISH DIMENSION; IV. RETURN TO WESTERN THRACE; FURTHER READING IN ACADEMIC LITERATURE; ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The Last Sharia Court in Europe: A Jurist's Travelogue

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      Publisher Eleven International Publishing
      Published 29 June 2021
      ISBN-13 9789462362130
      978-9462362130
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The book is accompanied by unique film material about the mufti of the last Sharia Court in Europe:

      • Short film portrait of the Mufti of Komotini
      • 3D impression of the courtroom of the Sharia court of Komotini
      • 3D impression of the street side of the Sharia court of Komotini

      The only Sharia court that exists in Europe is located at the eastern tip of Greece. In this travelogue of his fieldtrips to the region, professor Maurits Berger gives a unique insight into the workings of that court. His encounters with Muftis, Muslims and Christians are interspersed with background information and personal reflections on the larger issues, such as religious courts, Islamic law, Turkish-Greek politics, Islam in Europe, minorities and human rights. This book is intended for anyone who is interested in today’s issues of Muslims and Islam in Europe. The book is accompanied by unique film material about the mufti of the last Sharia Court in Europe.



      Table of Contents
      I. THE COURT CASE; II. THE MUFTI OF KOMOTINI; VIDEO FOOTAGE; III. THE TURKISH DIMENSION; IV. RETURN TO WESTERN THRACE; FURTHER READING IN ACADEMIC LITERATURE; ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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