An Islamic Perspective on Legislation for Women Part II by Dr Magdah Amer

Its wide-ranging coverage will appeal to researchers and students of Islamic law, or Islamic studies in general. Modern Perspectives on Islamic Law will become a standard scholarly text on Islamic law. Lastly, the book revisits certain contemporary issues of debate in Islamic law such as the burqa, halal food, riba (interest) and apostasy. The authors then evaluate how Islamic law deals with family matters, economics, crime, property and alternative dispute resolution. The book investigates how in recent times, more and more fatwas are issued collectively rather than emanating from an individual scholar. It continues by analysing some key concepts in our modern times: nation-state, citizenship, ummah, dhimmah (recognition of the status of certain non-Muslims in Islamic states), and the rule of law. Key modern institutions are discussed, such as the parliament, judiciary, dar al-ifta, political parties, and other important organizations. This is followed by accounts of how Islamic law is being practised today. The book starts with an analysis of the nature of Islamic law, its concepts, meaning and sources, as well as its development in different stages of Islamic history. Sir William Blair provides the foreword to a book which acknowledges that Islam continues to play a vital role not just in the Middle East but across the wider world, the discussion on which the authors embark is a crucial one. Written by three leading scholars from three different backgrounds: a Muslim in the Sunni tradition, a Muslim in the Shia tradition, and a non-Muslim woman the book is not only unique, but also enriched by differing insights into Islamic law. The book explores the role of Islamic law in secular Western nations and reflects on the legal system of Islam in its classical context as applied in its traditional homeland of the Middle East and also in South East Asia. The three authors come from different countries, represent different gender perspectives and have a Shia, a Sunni and a non-Muslim background respectively which makes the book a unique source of information and inspiration.' Irmgard Marboe, University of Vienna, Austria This well-informed book explains, reflects on and analyses Islamic law, not only in the classical legal tradition of Sharia, but also its modern, contemporary context. It is full of arguments and examples showing how Islam can be understood in line with modern life, human rights, democracy, the rule of law, civil society and pluralism. 'This book presents an invaluable contribution to the debate on the compatibility of Islam and modernity. Download Modern Perspectives on Islamic Law Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

An Islamic Perspective on Legislation for Women Part II by Dr Magdah Amer