Shariah / John L. Esposito, Natana J. Delong-Bas.
"Shariah has been portrayed as a medieval system that oppresses women, stifles human rights, and imposes harsh punishments like stoning and amputation. In reality, however, Shariah is a complex concept that has been interpreted in many ways over time and around the world. It plays a vital role in the lives of Muslims around the world, offering guidance on everything from personal morality to ritual practices, family life, and finance ... [This book is a] ... guide to this little-understood but often caricatured system"--Amazon.com.
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- ISBN: 9780199325061
- ISBN: 0199325065
- Physical Description: xii, 334 pages.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Shariah and Islamic law: myths and realities -- Shariah: the big picture -- Shariah courts -- The five pillars of Islam and community life -- Women, gender, and the family -- Government, law, and order -- Freedom and human rights -- War, peace, and the common good -- Criminal law and justice -- Islamic finance in a global world -- Science, bioethics, and human life. |
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Subject: | Islamic law. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Prince Rupert Library | 340.59 Espo (Text) | 33294002048684 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |