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An Introduction to Islamic Law

Joseph Schacht

What this source says

A classic Western survey of the history and system of Islamic law (fiqh and usul al-fiqh), useful as background for understanding the juristic framework within which riba is defined.

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Provenance

Source
Oxford / Clarendon Press, 1964, ISBN 9780198254737
Edition
Clarendon Press, 1964 (repr. 1982)
School / basis
Comparative
Added
2026-06-03
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fiqhusulislamic-lawhistorybackground

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