Islam : its law and society / Jamila Hussain.
Islam : its law and society / Jamila Hussain.
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Publisher
Leichhardt, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2004.
Date
2004.
Call Numbers
N340.59/15 , 340.59/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
vii, 246 p. ; 21 cm.
Contents
1. Introduction to Islamic law -- 2. A brief survey of Islamic history -- 3. Islamic jurisprudence -- 4. Islamic laws on war and peace -- 5. Women in Islamic law -- 6. Marriage in Islamic law -- 7. Family life -- 8. Divorce -- 9. Inheritance, wills and Waqf -- 10. Contraception, abortion and new med...
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Publisher
Leichhardt, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2004.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
2004.
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Summary
Explains Islamic traditions and way of life, the different interpretations within Islamic law, and its status and effect within the Australian legal system in cases of conflict or incompatibility of laws.
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Islam : its law and society / Jamila Hussain.
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Notes
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Includes index.
Previous ed.: 1999.
Bibliography: p. 229-236.
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N340.59/15 , 340.59/2
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74VvlqVgjE3M
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvlqVgjE3M
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ISBN
1862874999
9781862874992
DDC
340.59
MMS ID
991017302889702626
