The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument: Concept, Historical Role, Contemporary Relevance (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783959940207)

One of the most misunderstood aspects of Islamic legal practice and thought is the role and position of fatwas or legal opinions. This three-volume reference work offers a comprehensive overview of and detailed insights into: -the concept of the fatwa as a vehicle of legal opinion-making in Islam -its historical role in different parts of the Muslim world -and contemporary debates reflecting both the fatwa's enduring relevance and its ongoing contestation among Muslims today.

Author: Carool Kersten
ISBN-10: 3959940203
ISBN-13: 9783959940207
Publisher: Gerlach Press
Language: English
Published: 11/15/2018
Pages: 1006
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.30lbs
Size: 9.60h x 6.50w x 2.70d