Narratives of Truth in Islamic Law (Library of Islamic Law)
Publisher: I. B. Tauris
Published: February 19, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781845111878
Subjects: Islamic Studies; Islamic law; Contemporary Politics - Middle East; Muslims; Social Science; Sociology; Middle East; International; Social Science / Islamic Studies; Government - General
Description: "What Happened?' addresses the thorny issue of truth in law, within the context of Muslim societies. The truth, in legal terms, is the version of 'what happened' which carries most authority. This original and thought-provoking book looks at how this narrative is constructed in Muslim societies, and which truths are privileged over others in constructing it. In marriage courts in Egypt for example the truth is deemed to be a version of events that is acceptable to both parties. Looking at a range of contrasting case studies, from Sharia courts to inquiries into police abuse, this book book explores how ordinary stories are transformed into authoritative truths. The case studies are situated in the framework of wider debates about truth, law and power in Middle Eastern societies."--Bloomsbury Publishing.