“This book tells us what sharia—Arabic for ‘path’ or ‘way’—is not, rather than just what it is”
- Authors: Mohamed M Keshavjee & Raficq Abdulla
- Publisher: I.B. Tauris & Co Ltd
- ISBN: 9781788313193
- Price: £29.50
Understanding Sharia: Islamic Law in a Globalised World debunks myths. This book tells us what sharia—Arabic for ‘path’ or ‘way’—is not, rather than just what it is. It speaks to Sunni, Shia and non-Muslim audiences, as the two South African-born lawyers begin with the historical journey of Islamic law from its Qur’anic origins through the Islamic Golden Age and up to present-day calls for reform. Mohamed M Keshavjee completed his PhD at SOAS University of London with a focus on Islamic Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution and was awarded the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Peace Prize in 2016 for his work on peace, human rights and education. Raficq Abdulla read jurisprudence at Oxford University, is a founder member of the UK Advisory Panel of the Muslim Law Shariah Council, and was awarded an MBE in 1999 for his interfaith work.
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