Shari'a and Islamic family law: transition and transformation

This paper is an introduction to the book Islamic family law in a changing world edited by professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im. The introduction offers an overview of the nature and development of Shari`a in general and a clarification of the context in which the terms Shari`a and 'Islamic...

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Published in:The Ahfad journal 2006-12, Vol.23 (2), p.2
Main Author: An-Na'im, Abdullahi Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
An-Naim, Abdullahi Ahmed
Analysis
Editors
Family law
Islamic law
Religious aspects
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Summary:This paper is an introduction to the book Islamic family law in a changing world edited by professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im. The introduction offers an overview of the nature and development of Shari`a in general and a clarification of the context in which the terms Shari`a and 'Islamic Law' are used. Through a historical review the paper offers an introduction to why Shar`ia became confined to family law in many Islamic countries. An-Nai`m argues for the transformation of family law into a normative system under the guidance of modern notions of social policy as well as Islamic precepts, without a representation that Shar`ia (in the context used in this paper) is binding this transformation. This introduction clearly sets the basics for a whole reform project. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0255-4070