This critically-acclaimed treatise provides both newcomers and experts with clear, accessible, and comprehensive materials and critical comparative analyses for

Sharia has been a source of misunderstanding and misconception in both the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds. Understanding Sharia: Islamic Law in a Globalised World

Ramadan brings together essays to explain the history of Islamic law and its role in the contemporary world.

The classic introduction to Islamic law, tracing its development from its origins,through the medieval period, to its place in modern Islam.

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