Understanding Islamic Law

Series Editor Introduction
Aminah Beverly McCloud
Introduction
Hisham M. Ramadan
Islamic Law: An Overview Of Its Origin And Elements
Irshad Abdal-Haqq
On Islamic Punishment
Hisham M. Ramadan
Humanitarian International Law In Islam: A General Outlook
Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Principles Of Islamic Contract Law
Noor Mohammed
Marriage, Divorce, And Inheritance In Islamic Law
Mahmoud Hoballah
Gender Equality In Islamic Family Law: Dispelling Common Misconceptions And Misunderstandings
Hafiz Nazeem Goolam
Islam As Intellectual Property: “My Lord! Increase Me In Knowledge!”
Ali Khan
Appendix A: Universal Islamic Declaration Of Human Rights

Appendix B: The Constitution Of Medina

Appendix C: Commentary On The Constitution Of Medina
Ali Khan

Additional Info
Understanding Islamic law is crucial not only for Muslims, but for non-Muslims who work with Muslims in legal contexts as well as for anyone wanting to understand the role of Islam in the world today. For unlike western legal systems where religious and legal spheres are kept separate, Islamic law is all-encompassing, directing all human actions. Legal scholar Hisham Ramadan brings together articles to give an excellent overview of the formation of Islamic law and its role in contemporary Islamic and Non-Islamic states. Following an overview of Islamic Law, chapters cover Islamic criminal law, International Humanitarian Law, contract law, & family law. A concluding essay offers an explanation of the legal value of Islam and appendices include original Islamic legal documents from Muhammad’s time until today.