Criminal Justice in Islam Judical Procedure in the Shari'a

• Other Authors: Abdel Haleem, Muhammad (edited), Daniels, Kate (edited), Sharif, Adel Omar (edited)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London I.B Tauris 2002
• Subjects: Islamic law; Criminal justice, Administration of
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• Physical Description: ix, 197 pages 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 1860645259

An array of judicial talent considers all aspects of Islamic criminal procedure, with a firm emphasis on its practical application today in modern states. Where do Islamic courts operate in the modern world? What training does an Islamic judge receive? How does an Islamic court deal with a criminal case? What proof and evidence does it accept? What law and practice do the Islamic judges apply to transgressions by Westerners in Saudi Arabia, whether they are accused of murder, adultery, or drinking alcohol? This text attempts to answer these and many more crucial questions of Islamic law as they