Islamic Law on Trial | Sohaira Z. M. Siddiqui
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About Islamic Law on Trial
Islamic Law on Trial: Contesting Colonial Power in British India by Sohaira Z. M. Siddiqui examines Muslim legal thought under the expanding authority of colonial courts.
As British institutions reshaped how Islamic law was interpreted and applied, Muslim scholars developed arguments that defended legal authority and challenged colonial categories. The book focuses on this contest over knowledge, jurisdiction and the power to define the law.
What this book covers
- Islamic law under British colonial rule
- Muslim scholarly responses to colonial courts
- Authority, interpretation and legal resistance
Who this book is for
For readers of Islamic law, British India, colonial legal history and the intellectual history of Muslim South Asia.
Book details
- Author/contributor:Sohaira Z. M. Siddiqui
- Language:English
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Frequently asked question
Is this a general introduction to Islamic law?
No. It is a focused historical study of how Islamic law and scholarly authority were contested in colonial India.
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