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Synopsis Islam is different, it is not only a religion, but also a complete code of life. Its do`s and don`ts are based on scientific reasons. Laws and directives, covering social, economic, political, familiar and educational life are all as per the needs of human beings. Be it distribution of wealth and property, matters of marriage, issue of human rights, all find tacit and clear-cut mention in the Holy Qur`an and Holy Hadith, the original sources of Islam.

Islamic law is, but the injunctions laid down by the Holy Qur`an. Besides Qur`an, Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad is the second source of Islamic Law, which address every aspect of human life.

Encyclopaedia of Islamic Law is the most authentic source of knowledge, which has been prepared with painstaking efforts. A ready reference for every scholar as well as general readers, it covers a veriety of issues-common and specific-in its fold without an iota of doubt.

Contents:

V. 1. Concepts of Islamic law.; V. 2. Foundations of Islamic law.; V. 3. Islamic law in practice.; V. 4. Civil law in Islam.; V. 5. Family law in Islam.; V. 6. Law of marriage and divorce in Islam.; V. 7. Law of waqf in Islam.; V. 8. Criminal law in Islam.; V. 9. Jurisprudence in Islam.; V. 10. Law of governance in Islam.