Shariah is by now a term that most Americans and Europeans recognize, though few really understand what it means. Often portrayed as a medieval system used by religious zealots to oppress women and deny human rights, conservative politicians, media commentators, and hardline televangelists stoke fear by promoting the idea that Muslims want to impose a repressive Shariah rule in America and Europe. Despite the breadth of this propaganda, a majority of Muslims-men and women-support Shariah as a source of law. In fact, for many centuries Shariah has functioned for Muslims as a positive source of guidance, providing a moral compass for individuals and society. This critical new book by John L. Esposito and Natana Delong-Bas aims to serve as a guide for what everybody needs to know in the conversation about Shariah, responding to misunderstandings and distortions, and offering answers to questions about the origin, nature, and content of Shariah.
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Book Details
Title
Shariah
Imprint
Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Year
2018
Product Form
Paperback
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc
Source ISBN
9780199325061
Genre
Law
ISBN13
9780199325061
Book Category
Social Science Books
BISAC Subject Heading
LAW051000
Book Subcategory
Society and Culture Books
ISBN10
9780199325061
Language
English
Dimensions
Width
25 mm
Height
137 mm
Length
208 mm
Weight
408 gr
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