On british islam: religion, law, and everyday practice in shariʿa councils
Auteur :
Bowen, John R.
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691158549
Date de publication :
15 mars 2016
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
542 g
Format :
B315
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shari?a councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a historical and ethnographic look at British Islam, John Bow