The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument
Author | : Carool Kersten |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
ISBN-10 | : 3959940203 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783959940207 |
Rating | : 4/5 (207 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Fatwa as an Islamic Legal Instrument written by Carool Kersten and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.