Islamic Law

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Examines concept of the law in legal theory, made by God. Historical perspective. The Shariah. Tribal unity and ties. Bases of ethical conduct. Legacy of Muhammad. Sources of Islamic law; the Quaran. Structure of the law. Representation of both a religious and social order in society. Conflict between Islamic fundamentalists and modern thought. Table of Contents.

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"Derivation of Islamic Law
Table of Contents

Introduction 2
Historical Perspective 3
Muhammad 7
The Legacy of Muhammad 10
The Sources of Islamic Law 11
The Quran 12
Sunna of the Prophet 12
Analogical Reasoning 13
Consensus of the Community 13
Secondary Sources 14
The Structure of the Law 14
The Roots 16
The Branches 16
Interpretation 17
Schools of Islamic Law 17
Conclusion 19
References 20
Introduction

With the exception of the laws of the Assyrians and the Code of Hammurabi, there is no system of recorded law, literally from China to Peru, which upon first emergence, is not viewed as being linked with religious observance and ritual (Fyzee, 1963, p. 33). This can certainly be observed with respect to Islamic law.

Relatively little has been written in English with respect to Islamic legal tradition. Some would consider this a very serious shortcoming especially when considering the almost continuous state of tension in the Middle East and magnitude of the Islamic ..."

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