PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE

This book offers the only detailed presentation available in English of the theory of Muslim law ('usul al-fiqh). Often regarded as the most sophisticated of the traditional Islamic diciplines, Islamic jurisprudence is concerned with the way in which the rituals and laws of religion are derived...

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Main Author: Mohammad Hashim Kamali (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Petaling Jaya, Selangor ILMIAH PUBLISHERS SDN. BHD. 2013
Edition:Second Revised Edition
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Summary:This book offers the only detailed presentation available in English of the theory of Muslim law ('usul al-fiqh). Often regarded as the most sophisticated of the traditional Islamic diciplines, Islamic jurisprudence is concerned with the way in which the rituals and laws of religion are derived from the Quran and the Sunnah - the precedent of the Prophet. Revelation, which is given to man to restore unity and help him achieve a just and devout order in society as well as in the soul, must be interpreted so as to render it practicable in every culture, while not betraying its spirit and immutable provisions
Physical Description:xxi, 432 pages 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9789832092001