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An Introduction to Islamic Law
Wael B. Hallaq · Islamic law (written in the United States) · English
Why we recommend it
A scholarly but accessible introduction to the sources and history of Islamic law.
Hallaq describes the sources, schools and history of Islamic law and how it developed. It is a common starting point for non-specialists.
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Readers who want to understand Islamic legal tradition.
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