{"product_id":"islamic-law-a-very-short-introduction-9780199665594","title":"Islamic Law: A Very Short Introduction","description":"\u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIslamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. It is applicable in different forms as part of state law in countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, and also has a strong influence on Muslim communities throughout the Western world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e provides an authoritative perspective on the evolution and nature of Islamic law. Mashood A. Baderin considers its theory, covering the history and nature of Islamic jurisprudence; its scope, covering Family Law, Inheritance Law, Financial Law, Penal Law, and International Law; and, finally, its practice. He takes into account both classical and modern scholarly perspectives in examining the various facets of Islamic law, to provide an overview of this key legal system. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: The \u003cem\u003eVery Short Introductions\u003c\/em\u003e series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMashood A. Baderin\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eProfessor of Law, School of Law, SOAS, University of London\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Mashood A. Baderin\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Laws at SOAS, University of London. He specialises in Islamic Law, Human Rights, International Law, and Law and Development in Africa. His books include \u003cem\u003eIslamic Legal Theory, Vol. 1, Ashgate Islamic Law Series\u003c\/em\u003e, (2014); \u003cem\u003eIssues in Islamic Law, Vol. 2, Ashgate Islamic Law Series\u003c\/em\u003e, (2014); \u003cem\u003eIslamic Law in Practice, Vol. 3, Ashgate Islamic Law Series\u003c\/em\u003e, (2014); and \u003cem\u003eIslam and Human Rights: Selected Essays of Abdullahi An-Na'i\u003c\/em\u003e, (2010).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50553709101330,"sku":"9780199665594","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c39e1d4b-39ed-4e4d-ad06-d82ce16cf87b.jpg?v=1731702525","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/islamic-law-a-very-short-introduction-9780199665594","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}