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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. It is applicable in different forms as part of state law in countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, and also has a strong influence on Muslim communities throughout the Western world. This Very Short Introduction provides an authoritative perspective on the evolution and nature of Islamic law. Mashood A. Baderin considers its theory, covering the history and nature of Islamic jurisprudence; its scope, covering family law, inheritance law, financial law, penal law, and international law; and, finally, its practice. He takes into account both classical and modern scholarly perspectives in examining the various facets of Islamic law, to provide an overview of this key legal system.

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Mashood A. Baderin is professor of law at SOAS, University of London. He specializes in Islamic law, human rights, international law, and law and development in Africa. His books include Islamic Legal Theory, Vol. 1, Ashgate Islamic Law Series; Issues in Islamic Law, Vol. 2, Ashgate Islamic Law Series; Islamic Law in Practice, Vol. 3, Ashgate Islamic Law Series; and Islam and Human Rights: Selected Essays of Abdullahi An-Na'i. J. Paul Boehmer is an American actor best known for his numerous appearances in the Star Trek universe. Hkis audiobook narrations have garnered nine AudioFile Earphones Awards and two prestigious Audie Awards for Best Narration, besides being a finalist for the Audie Award in 2012 and 2015. Between narrations, he is active in regional theaters across the country. His television appearances include guest spots on Nip/Tuck and Numb3rs.

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