Shariah: What Everyone Needs To Know® (What Everyone Needs To Know®)

By: John L. Esposito and Natana J. DeLong-Bas

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Synopsis: Most Americans and Europeans have by now heard of Shariah. Politicians, media commentators, and televangelists have stoked fears that Muslims in the West intend to impose a repressive rule based on Shariah. In reality, Shariah is a complex concept that plays a vital role in the lives of Muslims around the world, offering guidance on everything from personal morality to ritual practices, family life, finance, and the environment. In this timely volume, John Esposito and Natana DeLong-Bas offer an accessible guide to this often caricatured system. Here are clear and even-handed answers to questions covering the history, content, and practice of Shariah. What is the difference between Shariah and Islamic law? What is a Shariah court and how does it work? What does Shariah say about human rights and freedoms? Can Shariah evolve and adapt to the needs of the contemporary world?

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 334 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780199325061
Publisher:: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 03/04/19
Copyrighted By:: Oxford University Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:: Terry Gorman
Proofread By:: Terry Gorman
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.