Theory and Practice of Market Law in Medieval Islam

This book represents an explanation of the institution of hisba in medieval Islam, through one of the most used texts in the field. It includes a thorough translation of the text, written by a practising muhtasib, scholar and judge, together with accompanying biographical and bibliographical notes. The book is unique being the only English work on medieval Hanafi law of hisba.

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About the author

Mawil Izzi Dien is a Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies at the University of Wales, Lampeter. His publications include The Environmental Dimensions of Islam (2000) and The Theory and Practice of Market Law in Medieval Islam (1998).

Summary

This book represents an explanation of the institution of hisba in medieval Islam, through one of the most used texts in the field. It includes a thorough translation of the text, written by a practising muhtasib, scholar and judge, together with accompanying biographical and bibliographical notes.

Product details

• Authors: M. Izzi Dien, Mawil Izzi Dien
• Assisted by: Mawal Izzi Dien (Editor)
• Publisher: Gibb Memorial Trust
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.1998
• EAN: 9780906094334
• ISBN: 978-0-906094-33-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Weight: 500 g
• Series: Gibb Memorial Trust Arabic Studies; Gibb Memorial Trust Arabic Studies; Gibb Memorial Trust Arabic Stu; Gibb Memorial Trust
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous