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9780198254737
This book presents a broad account of the present knowledge of the history and outlines the system of Islamic law. Showing that Islamic law is the key to understanding the essence of one of the great world religions, this book explores how it still influences the laws of contemporary Islamic states, and is in itself a remarkable manifestation of legal thought.Schacht, Joseph is the author of 'Introduction to Islamic Law', published 1983 under ISBN 9780198254737 and ISBN 0198254733.
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