Understanding Islamic law : from classical to contemporary /
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| Imprint: | Lanham, MD : AltaMira Press, c2006. |
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| Description: | xi, 219 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Contemporary issues in Islam |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5923416 |
Table of Contents:
- Series Editor's Introduction: Contemporary Issues in Islam
- Editor's Introduction: Readings on Islamic Law
- 1. Islamic Law: An Overview of Its Origin and Elements
- 2. On Islamic Punishment
- 3. Humanitarian International Law in Islam: A General Outlook
- 4. Principles of Islamic Contract Law
- 5. Marriage, Divorce, and Inheritance in Islamic Law
- 6. Gender Equality in Islamic Family Law: Dispelling Common Misconceptions and Misunderstandings
- 7. Islam as Intellectual Property: "My Lord! Increase me in knowledge."
- Appendix A. Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights
- Appendix B. The Constitution of Medina
- Commentary on the Constitution of Medina
- Index
- About the Editor and Contributors
