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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  

Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: November 2018
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Islam - General
- Social Science | Islamic Studies
Physical Information: 2.7" H x 6.5" W x 9.6" L (4.30 lbs) 1006 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Islamic
Features: Annotated
 
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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.
 
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