Islamic Law, Mashood A. Baderin
Islamic Law, Mashood A. Baderin
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Islamic Law
A Very Short Introduction

Author: Mashood A. Baderin

Narrator: Paul Boehmer

Unabridged: 5 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/04/2021

Categories: Nonfiction, Law, Religion, Islam


Synopsis

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring

Islamic 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.

This Very Short Introduction 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.

About Mashood A. Baderin

Mashood A. Baderin is professor of law at SOAS, University of London. He specializes in Islamic law, human rights, international law, and law and development in Africa. His books include Islamic Legal Theory, Vol. 1, Ashgate Islamic Law Series; Issues in Islamic Law, Vol. 2, Ashgate Islamic Law Series; Islamic Law in Practice, Vol. 3, Ashgate Islamic Law Series; and Islam and Human Rights: Selected Essays of Abdullahi An-Na'i.


Reviews

This is a wonderful little primer on the basics of Islamic law and the Islamic legal systems. A particular highlight for me is the section dealing with Islamic estates that finally made the Qur'anic and agnatic inheritance divisions start to make sense. The referenced works and the suggested works a......more

Goodreads review by Ryan

A very helpful introduction to Islamic jurisprudence throughout history and it’s current interpretations.......more

Goodreads review by Peter

The Nigerian-born Mashood A. Baderin is a Professor of Law at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London in the United Kingdom (UK). Baderin published a short introduction to Islamic Law in 2021. Baderin is a character in his book. I feel that Baderin is writing in part t......more

Goodreads review by Stèf

Great way to learn a few basic terms and prepare one to jump into a rabbit-hole. Interesting, simple, and surprisingly detailed.......more