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Author:   Mohammad Hashim Kamali (, International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.70cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9780190910648

ISBN 10:   019091064
Pages:   464
Publication Date:   11 July 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part One: Shariah Perspectives II. Islamic Criminal Justice: An Overview III. Hudud in the Qur'an, Sunnah and Fiqh IV. Prescribed Hudud Crimes Preliminary Remarks V. Zina (Adultery and Fornication) VI. Theft (Sariqah) VII. Banditry and Terrorism (Hirabah, also Qat'al-Tariq) VIII. Issues over Apostasy (Riddah) IX. Slanderous Accusation (Qadhf) X. Issues over Wine-Drinking (Shurb) XI. Enforcement of Hudud Punishments: Procedural Constraints XII. Philosophy of Hudud XIII. Discretionary Punishment (Ta'zir) XIV. Judicious Policy (Siysah Shari'iyyah) XV. Just Retaliation (Qisas) XVI. Blood-Money (Diyyah) and Financial Compensation XVII. Doubt (Shubha) and its Impact on Punishment XVIII. Islam as a Total System Part Two: Islamic Criminal Law in Malaysia Introductory Remarks XIX. Hudud Bill of Kelantan 1993: An Overview XX. Hudud and Qisas Bill of Terengganu 2002 XXI. Problematics of the Hudud Bills XXII. Hudud Debate Continued: An Update 2012 - 2017 Part Three: Islamic Criminal Law in Other Muslim Countries Introductory Remarks XXIII. Qanun Jinayat of Aceh, Indonesia XXIV. Shariah Penal Code of Brunei Darussalam XXV. Islamic Criminal Law in Saudi Arabia XXVI. Shariah Punishments in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan XXVII. Islamic Republic of Pakistan XXVIII. Islamic Republic of Iran XXIX. Republic of Nigeria XXXII. Republic of Sudan XXXIII. Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Islamic Republic of Maldives and Islamic State of Yemen XXXIV. Libya, United Arab Emirates and Qatar XXXV. Conclusion and Recommendations Glossary Bibliography Index

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Crime and Punishment in Islamic Law is a welcome addition to the ever-growing scholarly literature on Islamic law and jurisprudence. With his multi-disciplinary approach, Mohammad Hashim Kamali revisits the present day theory and practice of sharia across the Muslim world. He also provides the context to current theory and practice of sharia in different Muslim countries and offers recommendations as to how to remove the visible contradictions in the legal systems of these countries. Among the moderate Muslims, Mohammad Hashim Kamali is considered one of the most important scholars of Islamic law/sharia and this is his best work. He provides new perspectives and approaches to understand sharia laws. Scholars and students of sharia and Islam and sharia must read this encyclopedic book. * The Washington Book Review *

a must read for students and scholars who are looking for solid academic literature on crimes and punishments in Islamic Law -- Martin Awaana Wullobayi, Islamochristiana Crime and Punishment in Islamic Law is a welcome addition to the ever-growing scholarly literature on Islamic law and jurisprudence. With his multi-disciplinary approach, Mohammad Hashim Kamali revisits the present day theory and practice of sharia across the Muslim world. He also provides the context to current theory and practice of sharia in different Muslim countries and offers recommendations as to how to remove the visible contradictions in the legal systems of these countries. Among the moderate Muslims, Mohammad Hashim Kamali is considered one of the most important scholars of Islamic law/sharia and this is his best work. He provides new perspectives and approaches to understand sharia laws. Scholars and students of sharia and Islam and sharia must read this encyclopedic book. -- The Washington Book Review

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Mohammad Hashim Kamali was Dean and Professor at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) and the International Islamic University in Malaysia. He currently heads the International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies in Kuala Lumpur. Kamali is a leading expert on Islamic law and jurisprudence and a prolific producer of quality scholarship on Islam.

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