Shari'ah The Islamic Law (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789394770706)

This comprehensive reference bridges classical Islamic legal scholarship with modern concerns. Written with clarity and detail, it guides readers through the sources, principles, and institutions that make up Islamic law-not just in theory, but in real-world applications.

Starting from the Qur'an and Sunnah, the book systematically covers everything from the objectives of Shari'ah, judicial principles, and criminal law, to family relations, commerce, inheritance, and international affairs. Each topic is treated with depth, but without academic abstraction-accessible for students, scholars, and informed readers alike.

What makes this work particularly valuable is its attention to issues often overlooked in English texts: the function of judges, the role of custom in law, socio-legal dynamics, and comparative reflections with Western jurisprudence. It also examines contemporary challenges facing Islamic societies and legal systems, all while maintaining faithfulness to primary Islamic sources.

The author-drawing on deep academic and comparative legal training-writes not just to explain rulings, but to help readers understand their reasoning and spirit. The writing is honest and rigorous, yet grounded in a sincere desire to offer practical guidance rooted in divine principles.

Ideal for anyone seeking a detailed yet readable work on Islamic law that doesn't shy away from nuance or critical questions.

Summary of Contents: A Thematic Overview of the Book on Shari'ah

I. Foundations of Shari'ah

II. Secondary Legal Sources and Legal Schools

III. Family Law

IV. Criminal Law and Punishments

V. Inheritance and Economic Laws

VI. Legal Ethics: Halal and Haram

VII. External Relations

VIII. Contemporary Issues and Future of Shari'ah