Illuminating Islamic Jurisprudence
Subtitle: The Origins and Practice of Islamic Law Worldwide
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Thomson
Published: 2007
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 57
Description: Islamic law, which finds practical application worldwide, has its origins in faith and impact through practice, on
social, economic, military, and political matters. No single work can completely embrace all aspects of
the Islamic legal tradition, let alone Islam. This work is designed as a study aid, indeed a workbook,
especially but not exclusively for those Soldiers who were not raised in the Islamic faith but who may be
living, working in, or operating in cultures influenced by Islam. The authors’ goal is that this book be used
to help understand fundamental history, composition and structure, and current developments and
applications of Islamic law.
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1: The Heritage and Traditions of Islam 4; title: Chapter 2: The Spread of Islam: Historical-Political Context 9; title: References 47