Heaven On Earth by Sadakat Kadri
A Journey Through Shari'a Law
A sweeping, accessible history of Islamic law that traces its origins, development, and changing meanings across centuries and continents, showing how religious doctrines have been interpreted, codified, contested and adapted in different social and political contexts; the narrative follows key debates—from medieval jurists and colonial reformers to modern radicals and diaspora communities—illuminating how Sharia interacts with state power, secular legal systems and human rights, and untangling common myths to reveal a plural, evolving legal tradition rather than a single, monolithic code.
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- Published
- 2004
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- British
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- English
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