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A History of Islamic Legal Theories: An Introduction to Sunnī uṣūl al-fiqh

By Wael B. Hallaq

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1997
ISBN
0521590272, 9780521590273
LCC
KBP440.32.H35 A35 1997
Open Library ID
OL1005413M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11973903 bytes)
Pages
305\305
DPI
200
Orientation
no
Scanned
yes
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

Wael B. Hallaq is already established as one of the most eminent scholars in the field of Islamic law. In his latest book, he traces the history of Islamic legal theory from its beginnings until the modern period. The book is the first of its kind in organization, approach to the subject, and critical apparatus, and as such will be an essential tool for the understanding of Islamic legal theory in particular and Islamic law in general. Its accessibility of language and style guarantees it a readership among students and scholars, as well as anyone interested in Islam and its evolution.

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