GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748614592); This survey of Islamic Law combines Western and Islamic views and describes the relationship between the original theories of Islamic law and the views of contemporary Islamic writers. Covering the key topics in the area - including the history, sources and formation of Islamic Law, the legal mechanisms, and the contemporary context - it is strong in its coverage of the modern perspective, which particularly marks this book out from other texts in this field. The aim is to provide the student with a background understanding of Islamic Law and access to the complexity of the Islamic legal system. The language used is non-technical and understanding is aided with a supplementary detailed glossary and analytical indices. Selling Points Author is a well-known scholar who is a lawyer by original profession and who has taught Islamic Law for 22 years: ideally placed to write an introductory survey of the field. No prior knowledge assumed Uses non-technical language Includes a glossary of key terms Covering Key Topics - Including The History, Sources And Formation Of Islamic Law, The Legal Mechanisms, And The Contemporary Context - This Text Combines Western And Islamic Views And Describes The Relationship Between The Original Theories Of Islamic Law And The Views Of Contemporary Writers. Part 1, Historical Background. The Law Of The Prophet And His Companions -- After The Orthodox Caliphs. The Organization Of Legal Subject Matter -- Theology And Law -- Part 2, The Law And Its Sources. The Devine Sources. The Primary Sources (the Qur'an And Sunna) -- The Sunna Of The Prophet -- Categories Of Sunna As Legal Interpretations Of The Meanings Of The Qur'an -- Ijma' And Obtaining The View Of Umma -- Ijma' Today -- The Human Sources. Oiyas And Ijtihad -- Requirements For Qiyas -- Istihsan, Juristic Preference -- Sadd Al-dhara'i -- Public Interest And The Source Of Law -- Darura, Necessity. The Interplay Between Darura And Maslaha -- Part 4, The Legal Mechanisms For Understanding The Law -- Islamic Jurisprudence, Usul Al-fiqh. The Subjects Of Law -- Understanding The Textual Expressions. The Legal Maxims -- Part 5, Legal Authority And The Future Of Islamic Law. The Establishment Face Of Islamic Law -- Authority And The Law Of Resurgence -- Authority And The Leberal Face If Islamic Law -- The Middle Way Face Of Islamic Law -- Islamic Legal Authority And Western Methodology -- Authority And The Pious Face Of Islam : Singapore, Brunei And Malaysia -- Conclusion -- The Fatwa And Legal Authority -- The Future Of Islamic Law. Mawil Izzi Dien. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [168]-172) And Index. This survey of Islamic Law combines Western and Islamic views and describes the relationship between the original theories of Islamic law and the views of contemporary Islamic writers. Covering the key topics in the area - including the history, sources and formation of Islamic Law, the legal mechanisms, and the contemporary context - it is strong in its coverage of the modern perspective, which particularly marks this book out from other texts in this field. The aim is to provide the student with a background understanding of Islamic Law and access to the complexity of the Islamic legal system. The language used is non-technical and understanding is aided with a supplementary detailed glossary and analytical indices. Selling Points * Author is a well-known scholar who is a lawyer by original profession and who has taught Islamic Law for 22 years: ideally placed to write an introductory survey of the field. * No prior knowledge assumed * Uses non-technical language * Includes a glossary of key terms " Islam was born in Arabia some 1,400 years ago, at a time when society comprised simple, spontaneous, nomadic peoples who provided the human element for the monotheistic creed.
