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An introduction to Islamic law

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Clarendon Press, 1964 - Religion - 304 pages
This book presents a broad account of the present knowledge of the history and outlines the system of Islamic law. Showing that Islamic law is the key to understanding the essence of one of the great world religions, this book explores how it still influences the laws of contemporary Islamicstates, and is in itself a remarkable manifestation of legal thought.

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User Review  - Tariq Mahmood - Goodreads

How I wish some of our own (Muslim) scholars would take matters into their own hands instead of leaving a huge gaping void in knowledge which is being slowly filled by Western and Secular academics ... Read full review

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User Review  - Glen - Goodreads

Getting old, but still the best introduction to Islamic Law. Read full review

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Contents

HISTORICAL SECTION 2 The PreIslamic Background
6
Muhammad and the Koran
10
The First Century of Islam
15
Copyright

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