A hybrid legal system used in British colonial India that blended elements of English and Islamic law.
Volga-Ural Muslim scholar, prolific writer, and advocate for the codification of Muslim legal practices in Russia. Active until his death in 1936.
Understand the concept of Qasāmah in Islamic jurisprudence, its origins, legal implications, and its similarities to laws found in other religious texts. Explore the use of oaths in resolving cases of unsolved murders within a community.
Understand the term 'Bastard' (waladu ʾz-zinā) in Islamic law, its social and legal implications, and the rights and restrictions of an illegitimate child.
Explore the comparative study of divorce laws in Islam and the Mosaic tradition, revealing the differences, interpretations, and consequences as seen in religious texts.
Explore the term 'Inhibition,' or ḥijr (حجر) in Arabic, and understand its legal and social implications within the Islamic context. Learn how this concept applies to individuals under infancy, insanity, and servitude.
Explore the term 'Qānūn,' its historical significance, and usage within the Islamic legal system. Understand how Qānūn relates to Islamic administrative laws and its impact on Muslim societies.
Explore the term 'Nomos,' its Greek origins, and its implications in Islamic context. Understand the similarities and differences between Greek and Islamic legal and moral concepts, with a focus on the term 'Namus.'
