Islam : its law and society /
By: Hussain, Jamila
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BookPublisher: Annandale, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2011.Edition: 3rd ed.Description: 295 p. ; 21 cm.ISBN: 9781862878198 (pbk.)Subject(s): Islamic law | Muslims -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- AustraliaDDC classification: 340.59
Summary:
This book provides an introduction to Islamic law for western readers. It explains the origin and development of the Shariah (Islamic law). It contains updated chapters on the Islamic laws of War and Peace, including juristic opinions on the legality of suicide bombing and the use of modern weapons of mass destruction. It explains the commonalities and the differences in family laws, and the differences in Muslim opinion concerning the status of women. It contains a completely rewritten chapter on Islamic finance and rounds off with a look at Muslim communities in Australia and the way they live their lives.--
| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Islamic Collection | 340.59 HU IS (Browse shelf) | Available | T0049638 |
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| 340.59 FE FA The fall and rise of the Islamic state / | 340.59 HA OR The origins and evolution of Islamic law / | 340.59 HU IS Islam : its law and society / | 340.59 HU IS Islam : its law and society / | 340.59 HU PO The politics of Islamic law : | 340.59 IS LA Islamic labor laws and regulations handbook : labor law in selected islamic countries / | 340.59 IS LA Islam, law, and identity / |
Previous ed.: 2004 [i.e. 2003]
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book provides an introduction to Islamic law for western readers. It explains the origin and development of the Shariah (Islamic law). It contains updated chapters on the Islamic laws of War and Peace, including juristic opinions on the legality of suicide bombing and the use of modern weapons of mass destruction. It explains the commonalities and the differences in family laws, and the differences in Muslim opinion concerning the status of women. It contains a completely rewritten chapter on Islamic finance and rounds off with a look at Muslim communities in Australia and the way they live their lives.-- Source other than Library of Congress.