| The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument: Concept, Historical Role, Contemporary Relevance Contributor(s): Kersten, Carool (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3959940203 ISBN-13: 9783959940207 Publisher: Gerlach Press OUR PRICE: $653.60 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Islam - General - Social Science | Islamic Studies |
| Physical Information: 2.7" H x 6.5" W x 9.6" (4.30 lbs) 1006 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Islamic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |