Law and Piety in Medieval Islam

This intimate portrayal of the devotional life in early medieval Islamic society demonstrates how Islamic law defined holy behavior.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. The persistence of asceticism; 2. 'Devote yourself to deeds you can bear': voluntary fasting and bodily piety; 3. Charity, food, and the right of refusal; 4. The devil at the fountain: problems in ritual; Conclusion.

About the author

Megan H. Reid is Assistant Professor of Religion at the University of Southern California.

Summary

The Ayyubid and Mamluk periods were some of the most intellectually fecund in Islamic history. Megan H. Reid's book recovers the stories of medieval men and women who were renowned not only for their intellectual prowess but also for their devotional piety, uncovering previously unseen trends in voluntary religious practice.

Product details

• Authors: Megan H. Reid, Megan H. (University of Southern California) Reid, Reid Megan H.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9781108410786
• ISBN: 978-1-108-41078-6
• No. of pages: 264
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Islamic C; Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Islam, Social & cultural history, Islamic Studies, Islamic Law, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Middle Eastern history, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Systems of law: Islamic law, Social groups: religious groups and communities