Modern Perspectives on Islamic Law
Author | : E. Ann Black |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-10 | : 0857934465 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780857934468 |
Rating | : 4/5 (468 Downloads) |
Download or read book Modern Perspectives on Islamic Law written by E. Ann Black and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book presents an invaluable contribution to the debate on the compatibility of Islam and modernity. 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. 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