The origins and evolution of Islamic law
The book explores the interplay between law and politics, demonstrating how the jurists and ruling elite led a symbiotic existence that paradoxically allowed Islamic law to become uniquely independent of the "state."
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge, London
Cambridge University Press
2005
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| Series: | Themes in Islamic law ;
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| Summary: | The book explores the interplay between law and politics, demonstrating how the jurists and ruling elite led a symbiotic existence that paradoxically allowed Islamic law to become uniquely independent of the "state." |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 234 pages maps 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780521005807 (paperback) 0521005809 (paperback) |