Between God and the Sultan - A History of Islamic Law

Summarizing the main concepts of Islamic jurisprudence, this book discusses the debates concerning the historicity of Islamic sources of dogma. It describes the classic practice of the law, in the formulation of legal rules and practice in the courts, and sets out various substantive legal rules on matters, such as family and economic activity.

Product details

• Authors: Knut S. Vikor, Vikor Knut S.
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2005
• EAN: 9781850658061
• ISBN: 978-1-85065-806-1
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; Islamic Law, Systems of law: Islamic law, LAW / Islamic