The first 11 chapters of "Understanding Islamic Law" give the essential foundational materials for the study of Islamic Law. The remaining chapters cover several other pertinent fields: banking and finance, contracts, criminal law, family law, and property.
Understanding Islamic Law also:
· Includes Arabic terms, in English, with diacritical marks to assist in pronunciation;
· Provides A Glossary of Arabic Terms; and
· Incorporates recent developments such as the burkha ban in France.