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Record Nr.

UNINA9910450235103321

Titolo

Studies in Islamic legal theory [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Bernard G. Weiss

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston [Mass.], : Brill, 2002

ISBN

1-280-46468-2

9786610464685

1-4237-0583-1

90-474-0085-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (474 p.)

Collana

Studies in Islamic law and society, , 1384-1130 ; ; v. 15

Altri autori (Persone)

WeissBernard G

Disciplina

340.5/9

Soggetti

Islamic law - Interpretation and construction

Islamic law - History

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Acknowledgements; Contributors; Editor's Introduction; PART ONE: Early Developments in Muslim Legal Theory; PART TWO: The Function of Usul al-fiqh; PART THREE: Controversies Within and Between Schools; PART FOUR: Authority, Reform, Underlying Principles; Alta Discussion; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This volume is a collection of studies devoted entirely to topics and issues in the field of Islamic legal theory and authored by 14 scholars known for their work in this field. The studies deal with such topics as early notions of charismatic authority.