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1 online resource (196 pages) |
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Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction: law, religion and the challenge of accommodation; 1 Muslim communities in a multicultural context; Introduction; Muslim communities in a multicultural context; Muslim communities in Common Law countries; The rise of Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim communities; Conclusion; 2 Contextualising Sharī'ah in the Common Law world; Introduction; The perception of Sharī'ah: 'Sharī'ah' debates in Common Law jurisdictions; Demystifying the debates; Is Sharī'ah 'too difficult'? |
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3 Muslims, family relationships and the Common LawIntroduction; An Islamic marriage; Financial entitlements; Divorce -- ṭalāq; Parenting; Conclusion; 4 Muslims, crime and the Common Law; Introduction; 'Processing' Muslims; 'Excusing' Muslims: protecting 'honour', performing ritual, 'educating' family and community; Conclusion: towards a more 'nuanced approach'?; 5 Muslims, business transactions and the Common Law; Introduction; Islamic commercial law; Conflicts and choices of law; Sharī'ah and Common Law as choice of law -- case law; Sharī'ah, courts and arbitration; Conclusion; Conclusion |
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GlossaryBibliography |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Legal polycentricity.
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Muslims -- Legal status, laws, etc
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Muslims -- Civil rights
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Common law.
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Islamic law.
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Comparative law.
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Law -- Mobility.
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Law -- Mobility
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Common law
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Comparative law
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Islamic law
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Legal polycentricity
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Muslims -- Civil rights
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Muslims -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Krayem, Ghena
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| ISBN |
9781317964216 |
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1317964217 |
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