The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument
| Author | : Carool Kersten |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| ISBN-10 | : 3959940203 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9783959940207 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument by : Carool Kersten
Download or read book The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument written by Carool Kersten and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most misunderstood aspects of Islamic legal practice and thought is the role and position of fatwas or legal opinions. This three-volume reference work offers a comprehensive overview of and detailed insights into: -the concept of the fatwa as a vehicle of legal opinion-making in Islam -its historical role in different parts of the Muslim world -and contemporary debates reflecting both the fatwa's enduring relevance and its ongoing contestation among Muslims today.
