Law, society and culture in the maghrib, 1300–1500
Auteur :
Powers, David S.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521120593
Date de publication :
22 oct. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
420 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In this 2002 book, David Powers analyses the application of Islamic law through cases which took place in the medieval Maghrib. The source for these disputes are fatwas issued by the muftis, which the author uses to situate each case in its historical context and to interpret the legal principles.