The theory and the practice of market law in medieval Islam a study of Kitāb Niṣāb al-Iḥtisāb of ʻUmar b. Muḥammad al-Sunāmī (fl. 7th-8th/13th-14th century)

This book represents an explanation of the institution of hisba in medieval Islam, through one of the most used texts in the field. It includes a thorough translation of the text, written by a practising muhtasib, scholar and judge, together with accompanying biographical and bibliographical notes.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: ʻIzz al-Dīn, Mūʾil Yūsuf (Author)
Other Authors: Sanāmī, ʻUmar ibn Muḥammad ibn ʻAwaḍ
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] E.J.W. Gibb Memorial Trust 1997
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1 The Nisab and its author
  • Chapter 2 The value of Nisab al-ihtisab
  • Chapter 3 English translation and annotation on Nisab al-ihtisab
  • Chapter 4 The manuscripts of Nisab