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These studies by Wael Hallaq represent an important contribution to our understanding of the neglected field of medieval Islamic law and legal thought. Spanning the period from the 8th to the...
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Although this sentiment dominates the current digital landscape, information about Islamic law and history often remains bound to its physical form and to the price of acquiring it...
Read More »The Islamic Rule of Lenity by Intisar Rabb+PDF
This Article explores an area of close parallel between legal doctrines in the contexts of Islamic law and American legal theory...
Read More »Book: The Formation of Islamic Law
The fourteen studies included in this volume, at a basic level, aim to provide a general - if not wholly systematic - coverage of the emergence and evolution of law during the first three and a half centuries of..
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Iraq's top Shiite cleric, ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani, has warned that "foreign influence" in the upcoming national elections could undermine the country's ability to carry out a free and fair vote...
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