Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-311) and index.
Contents:
1. Shariah and Islamic Law: Myths and Realities -- 2. Shariah: The Big Picture -- 3. Shariah Courts -- 4. The Five Pillars of Islam and Community Life -- 5. Women, Gender, and the Family -- 6. Government, Law, and Order 7. Freedom and Human Rights -- 8. War, Peace, and the Common Good -- 9. Criminal Law and Justice -- 10. Islamic Finance in a Global World -- 11. Science, Bioethics, and Human Life
Summary:
"Shariah has been portrayed as a medieval system that oppresses women, stifles human rights, and imposes harsh punishments like stoning and amputation. In reality, however, Shariah is a complex concept that has been interpreted in many ways over time and around the world. It plays a vital role in the lives of Muslims around the world, offering guidance on everything from personal morality to ritual practices, family life, and finance ... [This book is a] ... guide to this little-understood but often caricatured system"--Amazon.com.
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