Author : Baudouin Dupret
Publisher : I.B. Tauris
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,93 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN :
The truth, in legal terms, is the version of "what happened" which carries most authority. This original and thought-provoking book looks at how this narrative is constructed in Muslim societies, and which truths are privileged over others in constructing it. Looking at a range of contrasting case studies, from Sharia courts to inquiries into police abuse, this book explores how ordinary stories are transformed into authoritative truths.
Author : Sadakat Kadri
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 44,58 MB
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1466802189
Heaven on Earth is a vivid, revealing, and essential narrative history of shari'a law--the widely contested and misunderstood code of Islamic justice--and how the application of its concepts has changed over time and, with it, the face of Islam. Some fourteen hundred years after the Prophet Muhammad first articulated God's law--the shari'a--its earthly interpreters are still arguing about what it means. Hard-liners reduce it to amputations, veiling, holy war, and stonings. Others say that it is humanity's only guarantee of a just society. And as colossal acts of terrorism made the word "shari'a" more controversial than ever in the early twentieth century, the legal historian and human rights lawyer Sadakat Kadri realized that many people in the West harbored ideas about Islamic law that were hazy or simply wrong. Heaven on Earth describes his journey, through ancient texts and across modern borders, in search of the facts behind the myths. Kadri brings lucid analysis and enlivening wit to the turbulent story of Islam's foundation and expansion, showing how the Prophet Muhammad's teachings evolved gradually into concepts of justice. Traveling the Muslim world to see the shari'a's principles in action, he encounters a cacophony of legal claims. At the ancient Indian grave of his Sufi ancestor, unruly jinns are exorcised in the name of the shari'a. In Pakistan's madrasas, stern scholars ridicule his talk of human rights and demand explanations for NATO drone attacks in Afghanistan. In Iran, he hears that God is forgiving enough to subsidize sex-change operations--but requires the execution of Muslims who change religion. Yet the stories of compulsion and violence are only part of a picture that also emphasizes compassion and equity. Many of Islam's first judges refused even to rule on cases for fear that a mistake would damn them, and scholars from Delhi to Cairo maintain that governments have no business enforcing faith. The shari'a continues to shape explosive political events and the daily lives of more than a billion Muslims. Heaven on Earth is a brilliantly iconoclastic tour through one of humanity's great collective intellectual achievements--and an essential guide to one of the most disputed but least understood controversies of modern times.
Author : Imam Muhammad at-T_w_l
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 10,75 MB
Release : 2019-08-19
Category : Law
ISBN : 0244200726
Some people have brought up the problem of "the masculinism of Islamic Law", claiming that they are doing so in order for women to be defended and shown justice, and to clarify the injustice they have suffered as a result of legislations that have been influenced by the authority of men and their masculinism. It is a baseless claim and a false statement the purpose of which is to defame our legal scholars and create misgivings about Islamic Law. In these pages, I have written some brief sentences that should benefit anyone eagerly looking for the truth, and should silence every hypocrite, those who are not pleased for men and women to live under the shade of Islam, happy with its divine legislations and laws.
Author : Rumee Ahmed
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 13,42 MB
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0199640173
In this book Rumee Ahmed shatters the prevailing misconceptions of the purpose and form of the Islamic legal treatise. Through a subtle interpretation of the work of major Islamic jurists, he reveals how the moral teachings of Islam were translated into a legal context in the critical, formative period of Islamic law.
Author : Alice Panepinto
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 33,38 MB
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 1509921273
With a unique transitional justice perspective on the Arab Spring, this book assesses the relocation of transitional justice from the international paradigm to Islamic legal systems. The Arab uprisings and new and old conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and other contexts where Islam is a prominent religion have sparked an interest in localising transitional justice in the legal systems of Muslim-majority communities to uncover the truth about past abuse and ensure accountability for widespread human rights violations. This raises pressing questions around how the international paradigm of transitional justice, and in particular its truth-seeking aims, might be implemented and adapted to local settings characterised by Muslim majority populations, and at the same time drawing from relevant norms and principles of Islamic law. This book offers a critical analysis of the relocation of transitional justice from the international paradigm to the legal systems of Muslim-majority societies in light of the inherently pluralistic realities of these contexts. It also investigates synergies between international law and Islamic law in furthering truth-seeking, the formation of collective memories and the victims' right to know the truth, as key aims of the international paradigm of transitional justice and broadly supported by the shari'ah. This book will be a useful reference for scholars, practitioners and policymakers seeking to better understand the normative underpinnings of (potential) transitional truth-seeking initiatives in the legal systems of Muslim-majority societies. At the same time, it also proposes a more critical and creative way of thinking about the challenges and opportunities of localising transitional justice in contexts where the principles and ideas of Islamic law carry different meanings.
Author : Conrad Riker
Publisher : Conrad Riker
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 30,37 MB
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Humor
ISBN :
Are you tired of the politically correct narratives on Islam? Do you seek a balanced and honest perspective on its history, teachings, and impact on society? "Islam: The Unfiltered Truth" dares to tell the uncensored story of Islam, exploring its origins, spread, and cultural influences without the sugarcoating. - Learn about the real foundations of Islam and its core principles. - Discover the historical expansion of Islam and the factors that contributed to its global reach. - Understand the role of jihad in spreading Islam and the scriptures that propagate it. - Explore the concept of masculinity within Islamic culture and its role in spreading the faith. - Dive into the patriarchal nature of Islam and its influence on society. - Analyze the impact of Islamic teachings on societal structures, norms, and cultural practices. - Examine the relationship between Islam and political power and its influence on governance and leadership. - Learn about the role of education and knowledge in propagating Islamic teachings. - Explore the historical and contemporary interactions between Islam and Western societies. - Analyze the relations between Islam and other major religions throughout history and today. - Discover the various criticisms of Islam and its influence, and the responses from the Islamic community. If you want a comprehensive, unapologetic, and redpilled perspective on Islam, then this book is for you. Say goodbye to the politically correct narratives and delve into the real story of Islam. Buy "Islam: The Unfiltered Truth" today!
Author : Hasan Mahmud
Publisher :
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 29,54 MB
Release : 2017-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781522023845
Written by the Muslim man that has helped lead the successful effort to create "Radical Free Villages" in Muslim communities, "How Sharia-ism Hijacked Islam" is a life-changing book for Muslims everywhere that accounts the greatest threat most of us (Muslim and non-Muslim alike) face today - radicalization and extremism based on flawed principles and dangerous theologies. Specifically addressing the millions of peaceful Muslim men and women, this excellent book sets out to answer what so many Muslim and non-Muslims are thinking: "Is this REALLY what Islam commands?"From the Author: "Every day we hear the stories of another violent attack where the perpetrator shouted "Allahu Akhbar" and claimed to carry out such violence in the "name of Islam." As a Muslim man, I have been angry, perplexed, confused, and driven to find the answers and resolve why this religion I was brought up in has been used as an excuse for oppression against women and children and minorities. I set out to become a scholar in Islam many years ago and this book is the product of my life's work: understanding exactly what "Islamic" teachings have perpetuated radicalization and motivated extremists. It all came down to one thing:The forced implementation of Sharia law and its eventual transformation into framing societies and national governments. The problem was never Islam itself or my own faith. It was much deeper than that, but also not impossible to resolve.I have been blessed and honored to be among the founders of the Muslim Reform Movement that seeks to reform some of the most radical elements of extremist thought and Sharia oppression and in this book, you will learn exactly which portions of texts have been used to fool us Muslims into believing we had a violent calling that has never been there. I encourage you--Muslim or non-Muslim--to flip the pages of this book and journey with me into the most contentious and oppressive facets of the radicals:The "Problem" - Sharia principles drafted from flawed "men" with no basis in Quranic truth. The "Prognosis" - Forced Sharia implementation has led to oppressive governments but also to the self-serving "rules" that state radicals "can kill" apostates or women can be mutilated or divorced without recourse etc etc. Such deep-seated beliefs based on Sharia-ism have led to radicals believing they were allowed and "mandated" to carry out a "violent" form of acceptable "vigilante" justice as they see fit against those they consider "non-believers." This then leads to the rise of groups like ISIS, Al Qaeda, Taliban and so many others. The "Prescription" - Study the texts for yourselves. Learn to distinguish between the contradictory rhetoric and the truth in acceptance, love, freedom, and most importantly human rights for ALL people."
Author : Nesrine Badawi
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 20,36 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9004410627
In Islamic Jurisprudence on the Regulation of Armed Conflict: Text and Context, Nesrine Badawi argues against the existence of a “true” interpretation of the rules regulating armed conflict in Islamic law. In a survey of formative and modern seminal legal works on the subject, the author sheds light on the role played by the sociopolitical context in shaping this branch of jurisprudence and offers a detailed examination of the internal deductive structures of these works.
Author : Ayse S. Kadayifci
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 12,40 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780739111116
Standing on an Isthmus examines how religious beliefs, commitments, and traditions shape social action such as promoting either violent or peaceful behavior by analyzing different Islamic interpretations of war and peace in Palestine and seeks to answer the question: What is the best strategy to empower those groups and individuals that support a nonviolent Islamic approach to actively pursue a just peace for all parties involved?
Author : Norman Calder
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 11,56 MB
Release : 2010-03-22
Category : Law
ISBN : 1139485717
Norman Calder is still considered a luminary in the field of Islamic law. He was one among a handful of Western scholars who were beginning to engage with the subject. In the intervening years, much has changed, and Islamic law is now understood as fundamental to any engagement with the study of Islam, its history, and its society. In this book, Colin Imber has put together and edited four essays by Norman Calder that have never been previously published. Typically incisive, they categorize and analyze the different genres of Islamic juristic literature that was produced between the tenth and fourteenth centuries, showing what function they served both in the preservation of Muslim legal and religious traditions and in the day-to-day lives of their communities. The essays also examine the status and role of the jurists themselves and give clear answers to the controversial questions of how far Islamic law and juristic thinking changed over the centuries, and how far it was able to adapt to new circumstances.
