Islamic law in action authority, discretion, and everyday experiences in Mamluk Egypt
Taking a 'law in action' approach to the study of Islamic law through a focus on the activities of the muhtasib in medieval Cairo and Fustat, this book paints a clear picture of the practice of Islamic law at the time. Connecting theory and practice, it sheds new light on the lived experie...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2012, 2012
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Taking a 'law in action' approach to the study of Islamic law through a focus on the activities of the muhtasib in medieval Cairo and Fustat, this book paints a clear picture of the practice of Islamic law at the time. Connecting theory and practice, it sheds new light on the lived experience of the legal system |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 238 p. ill., maps |
| ISBN: | 9780191729348 0191729345 |